Getting Many Positive Reviews, the Live-Action Sequel 'HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2' Will Premiere in 2027

Kapanlagi.com - Universal Pictures has officially announced that the live-action version of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 will be hitting theaters in 2027. This announcement was made during their presentation at CinemaCon, an annual event attended by theater owners from around the world.

The film is scheduled to premiere on June 11, 2027, exactly one week after the release of Sony's animated film SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE. This news comes two months before the official release of the first live-action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON film in theaters on June 13, 2025, and after its premiere at CinemaCon, which received very positive feedback.

The presence of this sequel demonstrates Universal's confidence in the potential sustainability of the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON franchise in live-action format. With the warm reception of the first film, the studio hopes this success will continue in the second film, which will take audiences on a bigger and more emotional adventure with Hiccup and Toothless on the big screen.

1. The Premiere of 'HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON' Receives Praise at CinemaCon

Through stunning visuals and strong performances, many critics praised how director Dean DeBlois, who also worked on the animated trilogy, was able to bring back the magic of the original film in live-action form. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON is spectacular, wrote journalist Scott Menzel on X. "A visually stunning and emotionally engaging retelling of the classic animated film. Director Dean DeBlois recreates the magic of the original film with plenty of action, humor, and heart. Mason Thames as Hiccup is the definition of the perfect cast, as is the majority of the other cast members... this film is a must-see on the big screen and serves as a reminder of why audiences love going to the movies. This film is going to be a huge success."

Film critic Tessa Smith also wrote on X that this live-action remake "Has all the charm of the original film elevated to something I never thought could be achieved. The cast is amazing & the dragons are adorable. I can't count how many times I cried. This is something truly fantastic."

2. Director and Cast Return at CinemaCon

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Director Dean DeBlois, who has long been the brain behind this franchise, has once again been trusted to write and direct the live-action sequel. In his presentation on stage at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, he stated that they are very excited to bring a major summer film to theater owners in the next two years.

He was joined by Gerard Butler, who reprises his role as Stoick the father, and Nico Parker, who plays Hiccup's love interest in the film. Parker thanked the audience who attended the premiere and described the moment as a very precious memory for the entire production team.

3. The Continuing Story in the Viking World of Berk

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This sequel is set five years after the events of the first film and will feature Hiccup, now 20 years old, along with his friends. They will face a new enemy who is ambitious to conquer the world using an army of dragons, making this story more thrilling and action-packed.

The film continues to take place in the fictional Viking village of Berk, where humans and dragons once lived in conflict. The friendship between Hiccup and Toothless remains the core of the story, but with greater challenges and more mature characters.

4. Successful Franchise That Continues to Grow

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Dean DeBlois previously served as the writer and director for the animated trilogy HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON released in 2010, 2014, and 2019. The three animated films were a massive success globally, generating over US$ 1.6 billion in revenue and four Oscar nominations.

With the success of his animated films, Universal Studios seems confident that a live-action version of this franchise can replicate or even surpass previous achievements. The announcement of this sequel also confirms that the story of Hiccup and Toothless is still very much in demand by audiences around the world.

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