Overview

• Directed by Dean DeBlois, the adaptation stars Mason Thames as Hicks and Nico Parker as Astrid in their first live-action roles.
• Advanced CGI brings more fearsome dragons to life, with the Night Shadow species stealing the spotlight.
• The village of Berk is reimagined as a globally diverse community drawn together by dragon hunting.
• Composer John Powell expands his score with a large orchestra and choir to heighten the film’s emotional impact.
• Critics praise its themes of tolerance, overcoming prejudices and bonding between humans and dragons, and a sequel is already confirmed.