How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
"Fly on your own. Find your way home."
Hiccup has built the dragon sanctuary he always wanted, turning Berk into a peaceful haven where dragons and humans live side by side. When Toothless encounters an enigmatic, untamed Night Fury, the bond between rider and dragon is tested as the wild mate pulls Toothless toward a life beyond the... Read more
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About How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Hiccup has built the dragon sanctuary he always wanted, turning Berk into a peaceful haven where dragons and humans live side by side. When Toothless encounters an enigmatic, untamed Night Fury, the bond between rider and dragon is tested as the wild mate pulls Toothless toward a life beyond the village. Back home, a ruthless hunter reappears, threatening the fragile safety they achieved and challenging Hiccup's authority as chief. As the threat grows, Hiccup faces decisions about leadership, love, and what it means to keep an entire species safe. The story keeps personal stakes intimate while widening the scope to include the future of dragons everywhere, without revealing how those dilemmas resolve. It balances humor, action, and quiet emotional moments.
Released in 2019, this final installment was written and directed by Dean DeBlois, adapting characters from Cressida Cowell's books, with Chris Palmer credited among the creators. It concludes DreamWorks Animation's trilogy starring Jay Baruchel and America Ferrera and Cate Blanchett.
The film performed strongly at the global box office, becoming one of DreamWorks' major releases in 2019. Its commercial success helped cement the franchise's profitability and proved there was still strong audience appetite for family-oriented animated epics worldwide and sequels.
Visually the movie offered lush landscapes and bold creature design that became widely shared online, and the bond between Hiccup and Toothless gave fans a lasting emotional centerpiece. The trilogy's ending sequences sparked discussion about letting go, adult responsibilities, and how family films can mix melancholy with hope and scale.
Critics generally praised the animation, voice performances, and emotional stakes, reflected in a 7.75/10 vote average from 6898 ratings. Viewers often note themes of leadership, trust, coexistence between species, and the pain of letting loved ones go as central to the film's emotional core, and its bittersweet final moments resonate.
What Viewers Are Saying
Viewers appreciate the emotional depth and character development that culminates in this final installment, with many enjoying the upgraded armor and thrilling adventure scenes. The animation and creature design, particularly of the dragons and new villains, receive positive mentions for their creativity and visual appeal. However, some feel that the story revisits familiar territory and lacks the excitement of earlier films, with a darker tone and more intense villains possibly less suitable for younger children. Overall, audiences find it a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy that balances heartwarming themes with impressive visuals.
Details
- Release Date
- January 03, 2019
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rating
- PG
- User Ratings
- 6,942 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Adventure
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- How to Train Your Dragon Collection
- Studio
- DreamWorks Animation
- Budget
- $129,000,000
- Box Office
- $539,987,993
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Jay Baruchel
Hiccup (voice)
America Ferrera
Astrid (voice)
F. Murray Abraham
Grimmel (voice)
Cate Blanchett
Valka (voice)
Gerard Butler
Stoick (voice)
Craig Ferguson
Gobber (voice)
Jonah Hill
Snotlout (voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Fishlegs (voice)
Kristen Wiig
Ruffnut (voice)
Kit Harington
Eret (voice)
Director: Dean DeBlois
Written by: Cressida Cowell, Chris Palmer
