Even PJ doesn't have the heart to take such a crucial scene away from Beorn. I'll admit, he's not a character I have ever particularly enjoyed, I even sometimes skip his chapter when reading The Hobbit, but even I would be saddened if Beorn didn't get the chance to avenge his ancestors by slaying either Bolg or Azog. Speaking of which, this is probably the angle PJ will take, otherwise Beorn's few lines relating to how the Gundabad Orcs brought his kind to the edge of extinction in DOS would be completely useless and meaningless.
Tauriel will definitely die, that's for certain. For those that haven't read the book, look away now, my theory contains true plot spoilers. I believe Tauriel will be slain by Bolg, seeing as he has been linked with the Mirkwood Elves, and then, upon witnessing her death, Kili will rush over to avenge her. Unfortunately, as in the book, Kili will then be slain too, followed by Fili - who in turn rushed to defend his brother. Then, Thorin, realising his nephews have fallen will try to take on Bolg (PJ will obviously give Thorin the epic ending scene he deserves, and I think this would work well). Inevitably, after a big struggle, and possibly the Oakenshield being symbolically shattered by Bolg's massive hammer, Thorin would fall, and Beorn would step in to finish the battle.
On the other end of the scale - we have Azog, Gandalf, and potentially Beorn at Dol Guldur. We know Galadriel, Radagast and Saruman will turn up at the old fortress and have their fair share of the fight, possibly Elrond too although this hasn't been confirmed yet. So, while Thorin and his family are being torn apart at Erebor, I think the BOFA will be intercut with scenes of the White Council+Beorn's efforts to extinguish the Necromancer, which would mean a run-in with Azog. Personally, I think Saruman should put an end to this particular pale orc, not just because visually we have never seen the White Wizard's true power which would be incredible, but also because it would be a brilliant send off to Sir Christopher Lee. I mean this is the most polite terms, as I truly think he's the greatest actor to ever set foot on Earth, but with little left in him, I think his role in the Hobbit will be one of his final performances, if not his last, so it would be perfect for such a distinguished actor to go out with a bang (I'm not talking about his death either, when I say his last performance I'm speaking of his retirement).
These are my hopes anyway, but inevitably, almost all of them will remain little more than mere hopes!
_________________ Wise Old Elf
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