How to Train Your Dragon 2 2014
“Training is over. The adventure begins.”
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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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Hiccup and Toothless embark on an epic journey to protect their home from a rising threat.”
- stunning aerial sequences
- engaging world-building
- 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.