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How to Train Your Dragon 2 2014

“Training is over. The adventure begins.”

★ 7.7/10 · 10,532 votes PG FantasyActionAdventureAnimationFamily Released
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What is How to Train Your Dragon 2?

The film "How to Train Your Dragon 2" is a fantasy, action, adventure, animation, and family movie that takes place five years after the events of its predecessor. The story follows Hiccup and his dragon companion, Toothless, as they explore the vast unknown beyond their homeland of Berk.

Type
Film
Year
2014
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Release date
Jun 5, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
DreamWorks Animation
Budget
$145,000,000
Revenue
$621,537,519
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Animation
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The film "How to Train Your Dragon 2" is a fantasy, action, adventure, animation, and family movie that takes place five years after the events of its predecessor. The story follows Hiccup and his dragon companion, Toothless, as they explore the vast unknown beyond their homeland of Berk. During their adventures, they discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons and a mysterious dragon rider with a connection to Hiccup. The film features a new villain, a ruthless dragon conqueror, who threatens the dragons and people of Berk. The movie was directed by Dean DeBlois and scored by John Powell, who returned to the franchise after the success of the first film. The film's animation and lighting were created using DreamWorks' new software and scalable multi-core processing. "How to Train Your Dragon 2" premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and was released in the United States on June 13, 2014, by 20th Century Fox. The film received critical acclaim and grossed a significant amount of money at the box office.

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Should you watch it?

“Hiccup and Toothless embark on an epic journey to protect their home from a rising threat.”

Reasons to watch
  • stunning aerial sequences
  • engaging world-building
Keep in mind
  • contains intense battle scenes

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes fantasy adventures featuring dragons and heroic journeys.

The film features intense action sequences and themes of war that may be frightening for younger viewers.

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Frequently asked questions

When does this story take place?

The story is set five years after the events of the first film.

Who is the main antagonist?

The antagonist is a ruthless dragon conqueror named Drago Bludvist.

What do Hiccup and Toothless discover?

They discover a secret cave filled with hundreds of wild dragons and a mysterious dragon rider.

What is the primary goal of the protagonists?

They aim to protect their home of Berk from a devastating war.

What is Hiccup's role in this film?

Hiccup must step into his role as a leader to defend his people and their dragons.