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 dragon 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.

Exciting, emotionally resonant, and beautifully animated, How to Train Your Dragon 2 builds on its predecessor's successes just the way a sequel should.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2' offers stunning visuals and strong character development, especially between Hiccup and Toothless. While praised for its animation and emotional depth, some find the plot less original and more predictable. The new characters and darker tone receive mixed reactions. Pacing and humor are criticized by some, while others enjoy the expanded world and new dragon designs. Overall, it's an entertaining sequel, though it may not surpass the first film's originality.