The 2010 film "How to Train Your Dragon" is an American animated fantasy directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, based on the 2003 novel by Cressida Cowell. The story is set in the mythical Viking village of Berk, where a young Viking teenager named Hiccup aspires to be a dragon slayer like others but ends up befriending a rare Night Fury dragon he names Toothless. The film explores themes of friendship, understanding, and changing perceptions about dragons. It was widely praised for its animation, voice acting, writing, and musical score, and became a commercial success with nearly $500 million worldwide gross. The film was also nominated for two Academy Awards and spawned a multimedia franchise including sequels and a live-action remake released in 2025.
Plotwise, Hiccup initially tries to kill a dragon but instead forms a bond with Toothless, learning about dragons' true nature. He trains with other youths in dragon-fighting class and eventually shows that dragons are not inherently dangerous but misunderstood. The story culminates in a battle to defeat a giant dragon called the Red Death, leading to peace between Vikings and dragons.
The film premiered on March 21, 2010, and was released widely on March 26, 2010 by Paramount Pictures.
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