How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Ending Explained – Do Hiccup and Toothless beat Red Death?
How to Train Your Dragon Plot Summary
Hiccup is a Viking and the son of the village chief, Stoick, but he isn't nearly as strong or capable as his peers. His island, Berk, doesn't have the usual pests, like spiders or snakes, but dragons. Which just makes his weaknesses even worse. But to prove his worth, he attempts to capture the deadliest dragon ever seen, the Night Fury. However, when he does it, no one believes him, and he allows other dragons to take their stock.
Hiccup gets another chance to finally be accepted by the village when he finds the dragon in the woods, hurt and defenseless. Instead, he lets the creature free, realizing the creature is as scared as he is. From that moment on, he lives a double life. Although he participates in dragon-killing training and wants to make his father proud, he is becoming friends with Toothless, the Night Fury. That's the start of their unlikely friendship and the boy's self-discovery journey.
What is the dragon's nest?
After Hiccup and Toothless become closer, the boy learns how to ride the dragon. One day, he takes Astrid, another teenager from the village, for a flight to convince her not to snitch on him. Suddenly, Toothless takes them to a faraway island full of dragons. However, their most surprising discovery isn't finding their nest there. It's seeing their 'queen bee,' Red Death. She's a gigantic and ruthless dragon that commands the others to bring her food. When a dragon only brings her half of a fish, she eats the creature alive in one bite.
They hurriedly get away from there and return to Berk. Still, Hiccup doesn't want to reveal their discovery to anyone, as it could endanger Toothless. However, later, as the boy is in danger, Toothless comes to his rescue in front of the whole village. With their secret out, the boy mistakenly tells his father about the nest.
Do Hiccup and Toothless beat Red Death?
Although Stoick and the villagers give it their all to destroy the dragon's nest, they are like ants to Red Death. Their only hope is Hiccup and Toothless, who have a plan to weaken and kill the creature. The Night Fury is many times faster than her, which allows them to shoot the beast's wings and create several holes in them. Then, when Red Death tries to attack them, Toothless shoots her mouth, turning all the gas she would use to breathe fire into his own ammo. The gigantic dragon falls to their island, incapable of fighting any longer.
However, she accidentally hits Toothless with her tail before falling. Because of that, he and the boy get separated and fall, as well. Toothless desperately flies in the boy's direction and protects him from the fire. Still, he only catches the kid after he loses one of his legs.
At the end of the movie, Toothless awaits the boy in his house and helps him move with his new steel leg. To Hiccup's surprise, now his father and all the villagers accept the dragons close to them. Thanks to him and Toothless, Berk is completely different and has one less threat to worry about.
What's next for the How to Train Your Dragon Franchise?
Fans of the animated trilogy know the story doesn't end there. And, for their happiness, the director has already made the sequel to the live-action film official. So, what's Berk's next threat?
In How to Train Your Dragon 2, we follow Hiccup, Astrid, and their friends as they are a few years older. The protagonist and Toothless are way better flyers now and are mapping out all nearby islands to find more dragons. In doing that, they end up finding another crew of Vikings who also ride the creatures. However, they enslave them instead of living in harmony like the citizens of Berk. Worst of all, now that they know Hiccup has a Night Fury, they won't stop until they get their hands on the dragon.
But Hiccup also meets a strange ally: a woman who lives alone on a beautiful island filled with dragons and in complete harmony with them. Together, they fight to stop this new threat. However, his ties to her are much deeper than he initially thought.
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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Movie Review
The perfect adaptation Live-action films of animations have never been a sure-fire success; in fact, it's easier to remember more bad adaptations than good ones. Unfortunately, things haven't changed much nowadays, as the general reaction to Disney's remakes will show you. But How to Train Your Dragon comes as a beacon of hope. Fans will be glad to know it's the best adaptation of any animated film until now. How to Train Your Dragon is a beautiful coming-of-age story following Hiccup as he tries to find his place in his village and connect with his father, Stoick, the village chief. Unlike the other Vikings, he's meek, skinny, and only seems to bring trouble wherever he goes. That is, until the day that'll change his whole life: when he catches a Night Fury, the scariest beast of all. The only problem is that no one believes him, and he actually wrecks the place while doing that. The live-action is an almost perfect adaptation, bringing the incredible scenery, John Powell's breathtaking soundtrack, and charismatic characters to life. You can feel the amount of respect the entire team has for the original in every corner. Even the dialogues are close to a one-to-one recreation. Many people wish they could watch their favourite movies for the first time again. The fans got exactly that here. As with the animation, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless, the Night Fury, is the highlight of the film. Every time they meet and get closer, you can feel in your bones how much they care for one another. When Hiccup finally earns the dragon's trust and pats its head — the movie's most iconic scene — it's hard not to shed some tears. Both of them are each other's first real friends, and it shows. They can only be their true and best selves together until they grow and show the whole village who they are. Hiccup's relationship with his father is another key aspect of the film. How could he, the chief's son, not be the best and baddest Viking there? But instead of building legends like his father, he was overlooked by everyone. That's why his friendship with Toothless is even more beautiful; killing him would solve all his problems, but he saw something else in the creature. So, the dragon did the same and was the first to see something unique in the boy. Stoick isn't a bad person, and he tries to connect with his son. But it's as if the bond they need for that connection is missing. Even if it's hard in the beginning, Toothless is also the one who makes that happen. Although it follows those story beats perfectly, the remake has a few changes. And, happily, all of them add something new to the plot. Snotlout receives more screen time, focusing on his damaged relationship with his father. Much like Hiccup, he can't fill his shoes and only disappoints the man. That gives a new layer to the character and even makes him more likable. But the best addition is Astrid's rant to Hiccup. In the animation, she's great, but also the stereotypical tough girl who ends up helping the boy. Here, we learn a bit more about her life and her ambitions. And also why the boy annoys her so much. When he answers, we see how his emotions start to sway her, even if a little. Instead of a sudden change of heart, her help here feels more believable and emotional. Of course, the scene would be as great as it is if it weren't for Nico Parker's amazing skills. She delivers her lines and feelings flawlessly. Not every member of the cast gets a similar chance to shine, but they are still near perfect. All of them seem like they were born to play their characters, mainly Parker, Mason Thames (Hiccup), and Gerard Butler (Stoick). The CGI also doesn't disappoint, as the dragons look amazing. They're all just like you imagine them when watching the cartoon; it's fantastical. If there's one small disadvantage, it's that Toothless sometimes feels less expressive than in the original. Still, it's hardly a problem, and he's the most beautiful of all the creatures. Although it's the best live-action remake we have, it's still a pity it doesn't try to do more. As it's nearly the same as the first one, it can feel like it doesn't justify its existence. Seeing how much the production team loves the original and how successful their small changes are, it would have been great to see them being riskier. Their additions could still be respectful and make the movie feel even fresher. But, if How to Train Your Dragon's sin is living up to the original, maybe that's a small price to pay. Read More: How To Train Your Dragon (2025) Ending Explained
The Review Geek
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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Ending Explained – Do Hiccup and Toothless beat Red Death?
How to Train Your Dragon Plot Summary Hiccup is a Viking and the son of the village chief, Stoick, but he isn't nearly as strong or capable as his peers. His island, Berk, doesn't have the usual pests, like spiders or snakes, but dragons. Which just makes his weaknesses even worse. But to prove his worth, he attempts to capture the deadliest dragon ever seen, the Night Fury. However, when he does it, no one believes him, and he allows other dragons to take their stock. Hiccup gets another chance to finally be accepted by the village when he finds the dragon in the woods, hurt and defenseless. Instead, he lets the creature free, realizing the creature is as scared as he is. From that moment on, he lives a double life. Although he participates in dragon-killing training and wants to make his father proud, he is becoming friends with Toothless, the Night Fury. That's the start of their unlikely friendship and the boy's self-discovery journey. What is the dragon's nest? After Hiccup and Toothless become closer, the boy learns how to ride the dragon. One day, he takes Astrid, another teenager from the village, for a flight to convince her not to snitch on him. Suddenly, Toothless takes them to a faraway island full of dragons. However, their most surprising discovery isn't finding their nest there. It's seeing their 'queen bee,' Red Death. She's a gigantic and ruthless dragon that commands the others to bring her food. When a dragon only brings her half of a fish, she eats the creature alive in one bite. They hurriedly get away from there and return to Berk. Still, Hiccup doesn't want to reveal their discovery to anyone, as it could endanger Toothless. However, later, as the boy is in danger, Toothless comes to his rescue in front of the whole village. With their secret out, the boy mistakenly tells his father about the nest. Do Hiccup and Toothless beat Red Death? Although Stoick and the villagers give it their all to destroy the dragon's nest, they are like ants to Red Death. Their only hope is Hiccup and Toothless, who have a plan to weaken and kill the creature. The Night Fury is many times faster than her, which allows them to shoot the beast's wings and create several holes in them. Then, when Red Death tries to attack them, Toothless shoots her mouth, turning all the gas she would use to breathe fire into his own ammo. The gigantic dragon falls to their island, incapable of fighting any longer. However, she accidentally hits Toothless with her tail before falling. Because of that, he and the boy get separated and fall, as well. Toothless desperately flies in the boy's direction and protects him from the fire. Still, he only catches the kid after he loses one of his legs. At the end of the movie, Toothless awaits the boy in his house and helps him move with his new steel leg. To Hiccup's surprise, now his father and all the villagers accept the dragons close to them. Thanks to him and Toothless, Berk is completely different and has one less threat to worry about. What's next for the How to Train Your Dragon Franchise? Fans of the animated trilogy know the story doesn't end there. And, for their happiness, the director has already made the sequel to the live-action film official. So, what's Berk's next threat? In How to Train Your Dragon 2, we follow Hiccup, Astrid, and their friends as they are a few years older. The protagonist and Toothless are way better flyers now and are mapping out all nearby islands to find more dragons. In doing that, they end up finding another crew of Vikings who also ride the creatures. However, they enslave them instead of living in harmony like the citizens of Berk. Worst of all, now that they know Hiccup has a Night Fury, they won't stop until they get their hands on the dragon. But Hiccup also meets a strange ally: a woman who lives alone on a beautiful island filled with dragons and in complete harmony with them. Together, they fight to stop this new threat. However, his ties to her are much deeper than he initially thought. Read More: How To Train Your Dragon (2025) Movie Review
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Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... How to Train Your Dragon (PG) ★★★ Tornado (15) ★★ Ballerina (15) ★★★ With the bafflingly big box-office haul for Disney's current Lilo & Stitch remake once again justifying the studio's creatively dubious decision to do live-action remakes of its animation classics, it's surprising it's taken as long for other studios to follow suit. 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