How to Train Your Dragon 2
Five years after uniting the dragons and Vikings of Berk, Hiccup and Toothless soar beyond their homeland, charting the vast unknown. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider with a startling connection to Hiccup. And as the ruthless dragon conqueror Drago Bludvist rises to seize control of both dragons and people alike, Hiccup must step into his role as a true leader and, alongside his friends and Toothless, protect Berk from a devastating war.
Critics Sentiment
Valka shows Hiccup the ice dragon sanctuary
Stoick dies protecting Hiccup from controlled Toothless
The film drops dramatically from the emotional high of the dragon sanctuary to Stoick's controversial death scene.
Critics found the sequel visually spectacular with impressive world-building and emotional moments, particularly praising the dragon sanctuary sequence. However, many felt it suffered from rushed pacing, an underdeveloped villain, and some forced plot elements, though the climax largely redeemed these issues. The film was seen as a solid if imperfect follow-up that expanded the universe effectively.
Full cast
Jay Baruchel
Hiccup (voice)
Cate Blanchett
Valka (voice)
Gerard Butler
Stoick (voice)
Craig Ferguson
Gobber (voice)
America Ferrera
Astrid (voice)
Jonah Hill
Snotlout (voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Fishlegs (voice)
T.J. Miller
Tuffnut (voice)
Kristen Wiig
Ruffnut (voice)
Djimon Hounsou
Drago (voice)
Kit Harington
Eret (voice)
Kieron Elliott
Hoark the Haggard (voice)
Philip McGrade
Starkard (voice)
Andrew Ableson
Ug (voice)
Gideon Emery
Teeny (voice)
Simon Kassianides
No-Name (voice)
Randy Thom
Toothless (voice)
Crew
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