How to Train Your Dragon 2: New Cast Members Join Eight Returning Stars for Sequel

The highly anticipated sequel to How to Train Your Dragon is moving full steam ahead toward completion. Director and writer Dean DeBlois announced in mid-May that the production has finished its principal photography phase, wrapping 81 days of filming. The filmmaker shared the milestone on Instagram along with a behind-the-scenes photo, confirming that the movie is now entering post-production with a targeted release date of June 2027.

The film will arrive roughly two years after the original How to Train Your Dragon hit screens. According to the official plot description, the story follows Hiccup and Toothless as they stumble upon an ice cave brimming with hundreds of untamed dragons and encounter a mysterious figure known as a Dragon Rider. This discovery sets the stage for a major conflict that will test the bond between humans and dragons.

Eight actors from the original film are confirmed to be returning for the sequel, while three additional cast members have been brought on board to expand the ensemble. The full roster of both returning and newly cast performers is expected to be unveiled as the production continues its journey toward the theatrical premiere scheduled for June 11, 2027.