By Morfeli Data Desk (AI-assisted, data-checked) · Published: November 14, 2026 · Last updated: November 14, 2026 · 4 min read
This article provides key production details for the 2027 live-action film How to Train Your Dragon 2, featuring its cast and director.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 is scheduled for release on June 10, 2027. It appears on the calendar alongside other major wide releases like Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
Release dates and details are as listed on TMDB on November 14, 2026 and can change before opening day. Spoiler-free.
- Release date: Jun 11, 2027 (US theatrical)
- Days from today: 208
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Directed by: Dean DeBlois
How to Train Your Dragon 2: Release Date and Key Facts
| Release date | 2027-06-10 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Directed by | Dean DeBlois |
| Written by | Dean DeBlois |
| Top cast | Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler |
| Production | DreamWorks Animation, Marc Platt Productions |
| Franchise | How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action) Collection |
| More details | IMDb page · TMDB page |
What We Know So Far
This project serves as the second live-action adaptation of the animated trilogy. The film explores the world of dragons and their trainers.
- Directed by Dean DeBlois.
- Features stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Cate Blanchett.
- Produced by DreamWorks Animation and Marc Platt Productions.
- Genre classification includes action, adventure, family, and fantasy.
Confirmed Cast
- Mason Thames as Hiccup
- Nico Parker as Astrid
- Cate Blanchett as Valka
- Gerard Butler as Stoick
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Drago
- Nick Frost as Gobber
- Phil Dunster as Eret
- Julian Dennison as Fishlegs
Behind the Camera
| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
|---|---|
| Editing | Paul Machliss |
| Producers | Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders, David Cain, Doug Davison |
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Dean DeBlois (director): recent films
| Film | Year | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| How to Train Your Dragon | 2025 | 7.9/10 |
| How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World | 2019 | 7.7/10 |
| How to Train Your Dragon 2 | 2014 | 7.7/10 |
| How to Train Your Dragon | 2010 | 7.9/10 |
| Lilo & Stitch | 2002 | 7.6/10 |
Average across these 5 films: 7.8/10 on TMDB.
Dean DeBlois’s last five films hold an average score of 7.8/10 on TMDB. The cast members hold recent project averages between 7.2/10 and 7.6/10.
Other recent work from the lead cast of How to Train Your Dragon 2 (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Thames avg 7.2/10 | Walker (2021) | TV | Young Walker | 7.1/10 |
| How to Train Your Dragon (2025) | Movie | Hiccup | 7.9/10 | |
| Idiots (2026) | Movie | Sheridan | 6.3/10 | |
| The Black Phone (2022) | Movie | Finney | 7.5/10 | |
| Nico Parker avg 7.3/10 | The Last of Us (2023) | TV | Sarah Miller | 8.4/10 |
| How to Train Your Dragon (2025) | Movie | Astrid | 7.9/10 | |
| The Third Day (2020) | TV | Ellie | 6.5/10 | |
| Reminiscence (2021) | Movie | Zoe | 6.5/10 | |
| Cate Blanchett avg 7.6/10 | Squid Game (2021) | TV | The Recruiter | 7.9/10 |
| What If...? (2021) | TV | Hela (voice) | 8.0/10 | |
| Marvel Studios Legends (2021) | TV | Hela (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.4/10 | |
| Don't Look Up (2021) | Movie | Brie Evantee | 7.0/10 |
Where It Fits in the How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action) Collection
| Film | Released | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| How to Train Your Dragon | Jun 6, 2025 | 7.9/10 |
| How to Train Your Dragon 2 | Jun 10, 2027 | — |
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Theatrical release | Jun 11, 2027 |
The Competition: Other Releases Around Jun 11, 2027
These wide releases are listed within ten days of How to Train Your Dragon 2:
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2027 | From the Ashes |
| Jun 4, 2027 | John Rambo |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Mannerheim |
| Jun 11, 2027 | Possession |
| Jun 12, 2027 | The Banana Ball Film |
| Jun 15, 2027 | The Red Queen |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Black Creek: Retribution |
Who Is It For?
- Fans of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action collection.
- Viewers interested in fantasy films about vikings and dragons.
Watch Before How to Train Your Dragon 2
Audience recommendations from TMDB that fit the same mood:
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| How to Train Your Dragon (2025) | 7.9/10 | On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition… |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) | 7.4/10 | When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled… |
| Slumberland (2022) | 7.2/10 | A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees… |
| Pinocchio (2022) | 6.2/10 | A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is How to Train Your Dragon 2 released?
TMDB lists the release as Jun 11, 2027 (US theatrical), which is 208 days from November 14, 2026. Release dates can move, so check the studio for updates.
Who stars in How to Train Your Dragon 2?
Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
Who directs How to Train Your Dragon 2?
Dean DeBlois.
Is there a trailer for How to Train Your Dragon 2?
No official trailer was listed on TMDB on November 14, 2026.
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