The How to Train Your Dragon franchise, originating from the book series by Cressida Cowell, encompasses three feature films, several short films, and television series
. The story revolves around Hiccup, a Viking teenager, and his friendship with Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, as they strive to unite Vikings and dragons
. Key Characters in How to Train Your Dragon
- Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III A young Viking who befriends a dragon, challenging his tribe's traditions
. Voiced by Jay Baruchel
- Toothless A Night Fury dragon who forms a close bond with Hiccup
- Astrid Hofferson A strong Viking and Hiccup's love interest. Voiced by America Ferrera
- Stoick the Vast Hiccup's father and the chieftain of the Viking tribe
. Voiced by Gerard Butler
- Gobber the Belch A blacksmith and dragon training instructor
. Voiced by Craig Ferguson
- Snotlout Jorgenson A competitive and comedic Viking
. Voiced by Jonah Hill
- Fishlegs Ingerman A knowledgeable and caring member of the Dragon Squad
. Voiced by Christopher Mintz-Plasse
- Drago Bludvist The main antagonist in How to Train Your Dragon 2 , who seeks to control dragons
. Voiced by Djimon Hounsou
- Valka Hiccup's long-lost mother, who lives among dragons. Voiced by Cate Blanchett
DreamWorks is planning a live-action remake of the first film for release in June 2025, with a sequel scheduled for June 2027
