How to Train Your Dragon 2
“Training is over. The adventure begins.”
Synopsis
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 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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-11
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$145M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$621.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.29x
+$476.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean DeBlois
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell
- Original Score
- John Powell, Alexander Rybak
- Original Title
- How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $145M
- Worldwide Gross
- $621.5M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean DeBlois
Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell
John Powell, Alexander Rybak
Gil Zimmerman
John K. Carr
Bonnie Arnold, Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Bonnie Arnold
Producer
Dean DeBlois
Director
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Dean DeBlois
Writer
John K. Carr
Editor
Pierre-Olivier Vincent
Production Design
Sean Cole
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dave Walvoord
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gil Zimmerman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Train Your Dragon 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How to Train Your Dragon 2 about?
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 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.
Who directed How to Train Your Dragon 2?
How to Train Your Dragon 2 was directed by Dean DeBlois.
Who stars in How to Train Your Dragon 2?
The principal cast of How to Train Your Dragon 2 includes Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera.
When was How to Train Your Dragon 2 released and how long is it?
How to Train Your Dragon 2 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of How to Train Your Dragon 2?
How to Train Your Dragon 2 had a reported production budget of $145M and grossed $621.5M at the worldwide box office (4.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for How to Train Your Dragon 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Train Your Dragon 2 was composed by John Powell, Alexander Rybak.
Is How to Train Your Dragon 2 based on a book or true story?
How to Train Your Dragon 2 is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Cressida Cowell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Train Your Dragon 2?
How to Train Your Dragon 2 holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).