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Hiccup's Father's Tragic Sacrifice Shocks Fans in How to Train Your Dragon Sequel
26 Oct
Summary
- Live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie was a big hit in 2025
- Animated sequel from 2014 featured Hiccup reuniting with long-lost mother
- Hiccup's father Stoick sacrifices himself to save his son from Toothless's attack
In October 2025, the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon was one of the biggest hits of the year. Now, with a sequel announced for 2027, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the beloved franchise.
Ahead of the live-action sequel, one viewer decided to revisit the 2014 animated How to Train Your Dragon 2. While they remembered loving the film, they were unprepared for the heartbreaking twist that unfolded. Hiccup, the protagonist, is reunited with his long-lost mother Valka, a dragon rescuer. However, the film also introduces the villainous Drago, who controls an alpha dragon called the Bewilderbeast.
The Bewilderbeast's hypnotic powers take control of Toothless, Hiccup's loyal dragon companion, causing him to nearly kill Hiccup. In a shocking turn of events, Hiccup's father, Stoick, jumps in front of the blast to save his son, sacrificing himself. This tragic moment left the viewer in tears, realizing the emotional impact the live-action remake will have on audiences.
With the live-action How to Train Your Dragon set to begin production in November 2025, fans are eager to see how the filmmakers will capture the heartbreaking events from the animated sequel. The viewer is hopeful that the live-action version will do justice to the complex relationship between Hiccup and his father, and the devastating consequences of Toothless's actions under the Bewilderbeast's control.
