The much-anticipated live-action How to Train Your Dragon was recently released. It focuses on a young boy named Hiccup who defies tradition and ends up befriending a Dragon. But an ancient threat intends to destroy the duo, leading them to form a new future. As the film wins hearts at the box office, fans have been curious about its next chapter. So, what is the How to Train Your Dragon 2 release date, plot, and cast?
Here is everything you need to know about the second part of the live-action fantasy drama.
Will there be a How to Train Your Dragon 2 release date?
Yes, How to Train Your Dragon 2 release date is confirmed.
The live-action remake sequel was announced at the CinemaCon in April 2025, months ahead of the release of the first part. The makers seem keen to roll out a live-action franchise of the original trilogy of the same name. How to Train Your Dragon 2, as per current reports, is scheduled to come out on June 11, 2027.
Who will be in the potential How to Train Your Dragon 2 cast?
The star cast for How to Train Your Dragon 2 is yet to be confirmed.
While the cast is yet to be announced, Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler are expected to reprise their roles from the first part. Additionally, Nick Frost, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, and Harry Trevaldwyn could also return in the second part. Further, director Dean DeBlois hopes to get Cate Blanchett on board to play the role of Valka from the animated franchise. He told ComicBook:
“Well, I’m wishful as well. It’s still early days, I think she is probably waiting for a script, but I’ve been knocking on that door. I wrote the character of Valka for her, so I told her it’ll always be hers to turn down first.”
What will be the plot of How to Train Your Dragon 2?
How to Train Your Dragon 2 is expected to follow the plot of the second part of the animated franchise.
In the 2014 sequel, a grown up Hiccup is seen feeling unsure about becoming the next Viking cheif of Berk. He eventually gets to re-unite with his mother, Valka, and decides to stop the warlord Drago from harming other dragons.
