Hollywood, ever eager to remake what was already brilliant, is setting its sights on Berk. How to Train Your Dragon
will soon spread its live-action wings, with Mason Thames as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Nico Parker wielding an axe as Astrid Hofferson, and dragons roaring to life in dazzling CGI. Fans and critics alike wait with bated breath as the studio bets on a hit. However, their confidence is clear in the sequel they have already secured.
With the wind at its back, How to Train Your Dragon
2 is already charting its course for another cinematic conquest.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 live action is gearing up for its big-screen arrival
Universal Pictures announced at CinemaCon on Wednesday that How to Train Your Dragon
2 will arrive in theaters on June 11, 2027
. The announcement, delivered to theater owners at their annual convention in Las Vegas, comes two months ahead of the first live-action film’s June 13 debut. With Hiccup and Toothless poised for their grand entrance, the studio has already set its sights on the next chapter.
#HowToTrainYourDragon 2 – In Theaters June 11, 2027 pic.twitter.com/ki2boaZf3u
— #HowToTrainYourDragon (@HTTYDragon) April 2, 2025
At Caesars Palace, Dean DeBlois took the stage and said, “We are so excited to give your theaters a big summer title in two years’ time.”
He was joined by Gerard Butler, whose commanding presence mirrored that of Stoick the Vast, and Nico Parker, who carried the quiet strength of her on-screen character. This happy news comes right after Universal screened the first live-action film for the CinemaCon audience, earning an enthusiastic reception that made it feel as if Toothless himself had just soared into the room.
With the first live-action of How to Train Your Dragon
yet to prove itself, the studio’s decision to greenlight a sequel raises an intriguing question.
Smart foresight or overconfidence? Universal’s gamble on Berk’s next chapter
Announcing a sequel before the first film even graces the silver screen may sound like hubris, but Universal Pictures seems to know its audience. The CinemaCon reception was nothing short of euphoric, hinting that this live-action venture is already on solid ground. Besides, Marvel Studios and DC Studios have long mastered this art, committing to franchises before the box office verdict is in. If their track record proves anything, it is that confident storytelling often pays off.
Wow the public hasn’t even gotten to see the first movie yet and we’re already getting HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2!! I think this has a lot to do with the Land that’s opening in Epic Universe this summer. But also with all the great reviews coming out of #CinemaCon today I think… pic.twitter.com/JIVLcuWMb8
— Bella 🤎 (@BellaLoveNote) April 3, 2025
Franchise director Dean DeBlois, who recently spoke about past disappointments and his choice to transition to live action
, understands the weight of this decision. Universal Pictures is not just betting on a single film but on an entire legacy. If How to Train Your Dragon
live-action captures the magic of the original, the sequel will already have a head start. With the right execution, this strategic foresight could ensure the saga soars rather than stumbles.
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Will you be counting down the days until June 11, 2027 to watch How to Train Your Dragon
2? Let us know in the comments below.
