'The Hobbit’: Trailer, North Side Showtimes, 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 Journey, 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.

Click on the showtime to purchase tickets. 

Davis Theater: 12:05a, 3:00p, 6:30p, 10:00p  

Regal Webster Place: 12:01a, 10:30a, 12:10p, 2:30p, 6:30p,9:30p, 10:30p

Regal City North Stadium: 12:01a, 1:20a, 4:00a, 5:00a, 6:00a, 7:30a, 
8:30a, 9:45a, 10:30a, 12:00p, 1:30p, 2:30p, 4:00p, 5:30p, 6:30p, 8:00p, 
10:20p, 11:50p, 12:50a, 1:50a, 3:20a

Patch editor Megan Verhelst contributed to this report.