Young Viking chief who befriends Toothless, bridges human-dragon peace, and leads his people.
Protagonist and Berk's chieftain who seeks the Hidden World to protect dragons from hunters. He builds a tailfin for Toothless, discovers the sanctuary with Astrid, realizes humans are unsafe there, battles Grimmel, and ultimately parts with Toothless. He later marries Astrid, leads New Berk, and vows to guard the dragons' secret.
15-year-old son of chief Stoick, initially deemed too weak to fight. Trains under blacksmith Gobber and creates mechanical devices. Shoots down a Night Fury, befriends it named Toothless, and designs a prosthetic fin. Takes Astrid flying to prove dragons are friendly, loses his left foot saving Berk, and becomes a hero.
Hiccup is the central Viking protagonist, working to preserve the new coexistence between dragons and Norse Vikings. He helps manage Berk's Dragon Training Academy and faces unfamiliar worlds, dangerous dragons, and enemies determined to destroy the fragile harmony between both communities.
A supporting actor known for being the only cast member who properly prepared for his role. He helps identify that Tugg is leading the group astray and joins Kirk in taking charge. He participates in the infiltration of the gang's base, assists in firing blanks to bluff the guards, and successfully escapes with the rest of the cast.
A physics student and the prophesied Prime Merlinean. Initially reluctant to embrace his magical heritage after accidentally releasing Maxim Horvath, he eventually trains under Balthazar. Despite struggles with magic control and personal life, he ultimately saves Becky, defeats Morgana le Fay using science and willpower, and revives Balthazar.
Kirk is a professional TSA agent at Pittsburgh International Airport who begins a relationship with Molly after returning her phone. Insecure about their perceived social difference, he breaks up with her, then rejects Marnie and reconciles with Molly, ultimately fulfilling his dream of becoming a pilot.
Ben's roommate sharing his slacker lifestyle and comedic antics.
Naval exhibit who appears in the Smithsonian.
Jay visits Seth in Los Angeles and becomes one of the central survivors after the rapture and earthquake. He believes the disaster may be the Apocalypse, scavenges for supplies, and struggles with his damaged friendship with Seth. His apology and selfless decision finally allow both friends to be saved.
OmniCorp executive managing public relations.
Co-organizes the Snoggletog Pageant to teach his children about Viking-dragon peace. Creates a mechanical Toothless costume for the play. After accidentally falling off a cliff during the performance, he is rescued by the real Toothless and reflects on the enduring bond between his family and the dragons.
Jay Baruchel has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently How to Train Your Dragon with 3 titles. Signature works include Dragons: Race to the Edge, How to Train Your Dragon 2, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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