The third and final Hobbit film is on its way, but what’s left to happen in it?

Warning: This article contains speculation that may include spoilers for The Hobbit: There And Back Again.

And we also discuss what happened in The Desolation Of Smaug.

But what can we expect from the final part of Peter Jacksons epic trilogy?

Below weve marked out what key things to expect.

For those who have not read the book though, lots of this may veer into spoiler territory… Bard is the one human to root for in this trilogy, hes essentially the proto-Aragorn.

Last of his line, destined to be King, charged with a duty to destiny.

In this case, its slaying Smaug.

Will it be as spectacular?

I really, really hope so.

And if not, at least it wont have a ghost army riding in to save the day.

Then its all friends again.

This is really the centre-point of not just the last film, but the trilogy as a whole.

Sean Beans epic death scene as Boromir is the benchmark here, and its a tough one to beat.

By the time he bites the big one, well have got to know him over three films.

So to watch him succumb to his inner crazy before sacrificing himself should be an emotional moment.

While defeated, expect a flaming eye to make an appearance toward the end.

Elijah Wood

Young Frodo opened the new trilogy, so expect him to be there at the end.

If he isnt, Ill eat my wizards hat.

More padding

Its a 320 page book.

By the end it will be eight hours of film.

You do the maths.

Even fans must admit that there is a lot of unnecessary filler in these movies.

So expect a few more extra scenes where theres no need.

They love to take the long way round for everything.

I guess he just loves chasing them Orcs.

Legolas Tauriel Killi love affair

As invented characters go, Tauriel was a pretty good one.

I guess its an attempt to ape the Arwen-Aragorn-Eowyn one fromLOTR, but it fell a little flat.

Does that count?)

As long as he chops more heads off and condescends to everyone Ill be happy.

Im not sure if Brett McKenzie was meant to be the same character or not can anyone enlighten me?

While some people may be expecting another one to pop up, theyll probably be disappointed.

I fully admit to be proven wrong when baby Aragorn turns up.

Perhaps well see him find the Palantir and make contact with Sauron though?

Will Jackson be tempted to return once more to Middle-Earth?

The obvious source would be an adaptation of The Silmarillion.

Still, heres hoping.