The thirteen dwarves and Bilbo make their daring escape from the Woodland Realm in barrels, navigating the dangerous rapids of the Forest River. This action-packed sequence combines practical stunts with digital effects as the Company faces pursuing orcs while being swept through treacherous waters. Legolas and Tauriel join the chase, leading to spectacular elven archery and combat along the riverbanks, showcasing the incredible choreography that defines the Hobbit trilogy's action sequences.

At the ancient watchtower of Weathertop, the hobbits face their first encounter with the terrifying Nazgûl. Frodo, overcome by the Ring's power and the Black Riders' presence, puts on the Ring and enters the shadow world where he confronts the Witch-king face to face. The Morgul blade wounds him, beginning a spiritual corruption that will follow him throughout the quest. Aragorn's dramatic rescue with flaming torches drives off the Ringwraiths, but the damage is done - Frodo's connection to the shadow world has begun.

At the ancient watchtower of Weathertop, the hobbits face their first encounter with the terrifying Nazgûl. Frodo, overcome by the Ring's power and the Black Riders' presence, puts on the Ring and enters the shadow world where he confronts the Witch-king face to face. The Morgul blade wounds him, beginning a spiritual corruption that will follow him throughout the quest. Aragorn's dramatic rescue with flaming torches drives off the Ringwraiths, but the damage is done - Frodo's connection to the shadow world has begun.