Thescreescore – The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon 2 has officially commenced principal photography, sending waves of excitement through the fandom. Director and co-writer Dean DeBlois, returning to helm the sequel, marked the occasion by sharing a vibrant behind-the-scenes image from the set. The snapshot, posted on day one of production, features a beaming DeBlois and, most notably, unveils a striking new iteration of the film’s logo, rendered for the first time in a bold red hue. His accompanying caption, "Back in the saddle! Day 1 of principal photography on HTTYD2! The adventure begins…", perfectly encapsulates the renewed journey into the world of Vikings and dragons.
This eagerly awaited follow-up builds upon the considerable success of its 2025 predecessor. The first live-action How to Train Your Dragon soared at the global box office, amassing an impressive $636.6 million worldwide. Audiences were particularly captivated, awarding it a "Verified Hot" 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while critics also bestowed a "Certified Fresh" 77% rating. With such a strong foundation, expectations are sky-high for the sequel, which is currently slated for a theatrical release on June 11, 2027.
The beloved cast from the inaugural live-action film is set to reprise their roles, ensuring continuity for fans. Mason Thames returns as the intrepid Hiccup, alongside Nic Parker as the formidable Astrid. Veteran actors Gerard Butler and Nick Frost are back as the iconic Stoick and Gobber, respectively. The ensemble also sees Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, Bronwyn James as Ruffnut, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, and Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut, rounding out the familiar faces of Berk’s young dragon riders.
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Adding significant depth to the cast, Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett will portray Valka, Hiccup’s long-lost mother, a character she famously voiced in the animated How to Train Your Dragon 2. The formidable villain, Drago Bludvist, will be brought to life by Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, who previously lent his voice to Ragnar the Rock in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. While a new character named Eret has been teased as a crucial addition to the narrative, the actor stepping into this role has yet to be publicly confirmed, fueling further speculation.
With cameras now rolling, the production is firmly on track to meet its mid-2027 release target. How to Train Your Dragon 2 will meticulously adapt the compelling storyline of the 2014 animated feature of the same name. As lauded by thescreescore.com‘s own Sarah Moran in her review of the first installment, the live-action remake was praised as "a fantastic movie, not just emulating the animated original, but elevating it, all while also delivering an exciting summer blockbuster poised to thrill." The sequel faces the formidable task of not only maintaining this elevated standard but also translating one of the franchise’s most emotionally impactful and devastating narrative beats to the live-action format, promising an adventure that is both thrilling and profoundly moving.
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