'The Hobbit’: Trailer, Show Times, Ticket Information

Before Frodo and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was another epic tale from Middle Earth.

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens Dec. 13 and it's not too soon to figure out when you'll watch.

According to IMDB.com, the movie follows the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug."

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journal, official trailer

The fantasy film based in a land of elves, wizards and hobbits starts with midnight showings the night of Thursday, Dec. 13, with its "official" opening on Dec. 14.

The film debuts at Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton at 11:35 a.m. Friday. 

Tickets can be purchased directly from the theater's website for $10.25.

Regular showtimes at Studio Movie Grill start Friday, Dec. 14. There will also be a 3D showing at 7 p.m. Friday.

Those wishing to see it in regular 2D can purchase tickets by at the following showtimes:

11:35 a.m., 12:35 p.m., 1:35 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10:15 p.m.

Patch editor Megan Verhelst contributed to this report.