Dragons 2, whose original title is How To Train Your Dragon 2, is set to hit cinemas in France on June 9, 2027. This live-action sequel to the Dragons remake has Dean DeBlois back in the director’s chair and writing duties, with Mason Thames cast as Harold and Nico Parker as Astrid.
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Film | 2027
France release date: June 9, 2027
Adventure, Fantasy
Directed by Dean DeBlois | Screenplay: Dean DeBlois
Starring Gerard Butler, Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Cate Blanchett
Original title: How To Train Your Dragon 2
Nationality: USA
Distributor: Universal Pictures International France
The film extends the new live-action chapter of DreamWorks’ saga, which itself drew on the animated Dragons films. Dean DeBlois, already tied to the animated trilogy and the live-action remake, continues the tale of Hiccup, Astrid and Toothless on the island of Berk.
The casting brings together several faces already tied to the franchise. Mason Thames reprises the role of Harold, Nico Parker plays Astrid, and Gerard Butler portrays Stoick. Cate Blanchett is also slated to play Valka, a pivotal character in the second animated installment released in 2014.
The official French synopsis remains very brief: How to Train Your Dragon 2 is presented as the second live-action installment of How to Train Your Dragon. The film should therefore adapt the sequel to the story of Hiccup and Toothless, after their meeting and the transformation of the relationship between the Vikings of Berk and the dragons.
Entertainment Weekly reports that Dean DeBlois aims to stay true to the animated films while deepening the mythology, the character dynamics, and the scope of the action. The movie could appeal to fans who have followed the animated saga, as well as to families who discovered the universe with the live-action remake.
This sequel is primarily aimed at readers who are already familiar with the family-friendly, fantastical universe of Dragons. For now, it will appeal less to those seeking a completely standalone plot, as the film is positioned directly in the continuum of the live-action remake.
With a French release slated for June 9, 2027, Dragons 2 joins the lineup of big family-friendly and fantasy releases already announced for the year. The film should also shed light on how Universal and DreamWorks are carrying the live-action remake strategy onto the big screen.
To extend the in-theater experience, check out the upcoming 2027 movie releases, the must-see films right now, and our pick of the adventure movies of the year.
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
