Overview

• Dean DeBlois returned to direct and approached the remake as an opportunity to refine his original story with enhanced resources.
• The story follows Hiccup’s journey from dragon slayer to trainer as he befriends Toothless and questions long-held enmity between humans and dragons.
• Mason Thames and Nico Parker lead the cast with credible chemistry that brings new depth to Hiccup and Astrid’s partnership.
• Bill Pope’s cinematography and cutting-edge CGI have been praised for crafting immersive dragon battles that balance spectacle with emotional stakes.
• Universal Pictures has already greenlit a sequel for release in 2027 that will expand on themes of coexistence and the lore of the Isle of Berk.