The beloved Night Fury returns in live-action, now built for the real world.
Toothless was always inspired by a black panther — sleek, powerful, emotional.
The live-action version leans even harder into those feline instincts. And yes, it totally works.
Framestore’s VFX team blended fantasy and biology for beasts that feel alive
Designs took cues from real creatures to ground the fantasy in nature.
The terrifying Red Death was reimagined from the ground up
Shrinking them for realism almost erased his personality
Animators studied panther and house cat movements for every head tilt, stretch, and blink
The iconic scene where Hiccup and Toothless first bond was meticulously recreated shot-by-shot
From “Forbidden Friendship” to “Test Drive,” composer John Powell’s original score dictates the emotional beats
For the “Test Drive” scene, cinematographer Bill Pope used chaotic, handheld-style shots to give the feeling