In the continuing saga of The Hobbit, young Frodo Baggins inherits a mysterious ring that can grant great power but also destroys those possessed by its evil. Together with his friends, Frodo sets out on a perilous journey to keep the ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord Sauron. As they travel, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer, facing countless dangers and ordeals as they move towards their final destination: the volcano Mt. Doom, the only place where the ring can be destroyed.