Overview

• Director Dean DeBlois returns to expand Viking lore and deepen character backstories while adhering closely to the original 2010 narrative.
• Mason Thames’s earnest portrayal of Hiccup and Gerard Butler’s nuanced Stoick are complemented by Nico Parker’s strong turn as Astrid.
• Bill Pope’s cinematography and cutting-edge CGI deliver breathtaking flying sequences and more lifelike dragon designs.
• Critics commend the film’s core message of empathy and coexistence even as some question the need for a near-shot-for-shot remake.
• Universal Pictures and DreamWorks have confirmed a sequel for 2027, extending the franchise’s live-action ambitions.