---
title: "How to Train Your Dragon 2"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/how-to-train-your-dragon-2-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 82702
imdb_id: "tt1646971"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 10532
content_rating: "PG"
---

# How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/how-to-train-your-dragon-2-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Hiccup and Toothless embark on an epic journey to protect their home from a rising threat."

### Why Watch
- stunning aerial sequences
- engaging world-building

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense battle scenes
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense action sequences and themes of war that may be frightening for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, heroic, cinematic, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dean DeBlois
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jay Baruchel** as *Hiccup (voice)*
- **Cate Blanchett** as *Valka (voice)*
- **Gerard Butler** as *Stoick (voice)*
- **Craig Ferguson** as *Gobber (voice)*
- **America Ferrera** as *Astrid (voice)*
- **Jonah Hill** as *Snotlout (voice)*
- **Christopher Mintz-Plasse** as *Fishlegs (voice)*
- **T.J. Miller** as *Tuffnut (voice)*
- **Kristen Wiig** as *Ruffnut (voice)*
- **Djimon Hounsou** as *Drago (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does this story take place?
The story is set five years after the events of the first film.

### Q: Who is the main antagonist?
The antagonist is a ruthless dragon conqueror named Drago Bludvist.

### Q: What do Hiccup and Toothless discover?
They discover a secret cave filled with hundreds of wild dragons and a mysterious dragon rider.

### Q: What is the primary goal of the protagonists?
They aim to protect their home of Berk from a devastating war.

### Q: What is Hiccup's role in this film?
Hiccup must step into his role as a leader to defend his people and their dragons.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [How to Train Your Dragon 2 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82702)
- [How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_2)
- [How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/how-to-train-your-dragon-2/cast/2000143514/)
- [How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646971/)
- [How to Train Your Dragon 2 - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82702-how-to-train-your-dragon-2/cast)
- [How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_2)

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