The soundtrack for The Desolation of Smaug was composed by Howard Shore, featuring the song "The Iron Forge" by James Horner. The soundtrack was released on November 11, 2013.
The Desolation of Smaug received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's visual effects, action sequences, and performances. The film holds a 72% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. index of the hobbit the desolation of smaug
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $958 million worldwide. It became the second-highest-grossing film of 2013, behind only The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The soundtrack for The Desolation of Smaug was