For fans of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, it’s an exciting day as the teaser trailer for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” has just dropped.

The next chapter of the epic saga sees Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and Andy Serkis return for more Tolkien-infused goodness.

Slated to hit theaters December 13th, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” also stars Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lily, and Hugo Weaving.

Per the synopsis, “The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.”