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Great Actors, Bad Leads: 12 Stars Who Proved They Can’t Carry a Movie
Introduction
From the moment Hiccup met Toothless, this series took significant flight, combining heart, adventure, and some of the best animation in modern film. With a new live-action remake now in the mix, here’s how every How to Train Your Dragon movie stacks up, from greatest to just good. | © DreamWorks Animation
4. How To Train Your Dragon
The live-action remake keeps the heart of the original intact, with strong visuals, John Powell’s iconic score, and the bond between Hiccup and Toothless still shining through. It doesn’t top the animated trilogy, but for fans, it’s a solid and enjoyable reimagining of a story they already love. | © DreamWorks Animation
3. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
While it may be the weakest entry in the trilogy, The Hidden World still delivers emotional moments, gorgeous visuals, and a strong final act. Hiccup and Toothless’ bond remains the heart of the film, and the story wraps up their journey in a way that feels both bittersweet and fitting. | © DreamWorks Animation
2. How To Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon is an original movie that still holds up thanks to its sincere storytelling, charming humor, and the instantly lovable bond between Hiccup and Toothless. Its emotional moments and soaring flight sequences made it a standout at the time, and it remains one of DreamWorks’ most heartfelt and timeless animated adventures. | © DreamWorks Animation
1. How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2 raises the stakes in every way, delivering a stunning sequel that’s both emotional and visually breathtaking. With stronger themes, bolder animation, and one of the most heartfelt moments in the trilogy, it easily stands as the best film in the series. | © DreamWorks Animation
