This explanation for the difference in the trilogies' Wargs has layers. Firstly, only The Hobbit's use of Orcs was faithful to Tolkien's work - the eponymous 1937 children's book.

The Wargs in The Hobbit are called Gundabad Wards, bred by the Orcs of Mount Gundabad. This breed of Warg is faster and more deadly than the others, which makes it more of a threat.

Considered as a prelude to the War of the Ring, the Battle of the Five Armies paved the way for the Free Folk’s victory against Sauron decades later.

1. The Battle Of The Five Armies When we say The Battle of the Five Armies we don't mean the third and final Hobbit film, but the titular showdown itself.

All the while, the rest of Middle-Earth is engaging in a massive battle between elves, orcs, goblins, humans, wargs, and eagles — a scene that will reportedly stretch for 45 unbroken minutes.

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