So, I’ve been on this quest to find movies that give me the same vibes as “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” You know, that awesome feeling of adventure, dragons, and epic battles? Yeah, that one. I really dig that movie, and I wanted more like it. So, I started digging around.
Started With the Obvious
First, I watched all the other “How to Train Your Dragon” stuff. I mean, it’s the same world, right? So I checked out the first movie again, and the third one, “The Hidden World.” They’re all great, obviously. I also found those short films, like “Gift of the Night Fury” and “Book of Dragons.” Those were cool little extras, but I wanted something totally new.
Branching Out
Then I started thinking about what I really liked about “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” It’s not just the dragons, although those are super cool. It’s the whole coming-of-age thing, mixed with this huge, magical world. So I googled stuff like “movies with dragons and young heroes” and “animated adventure films.” You wouldn’t believe the stuff I found.
Digging Through Recommendations
I ended up on all these forums and websites with people talking about movies. Reddit was a goldmine, honestly. People were throwing out names like “Raya and the Last Dragon,” which I watched. It was pretty good, had a cool dragon and a strong female lead. There was also “Dragonheart,” which is older but still fun. I also stumbled upon this anime film called “Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan.” It was a little weird, but I liked the whole dragon-flying thing. Another recommendation that kept popping up was “The Dragon Prince” series. Not a movie, but I gave it a shot, and now I’m hooked!
Making My Own List
After watching a bunch of these, I started making my own list of movies that felt similar to “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” Here’s what I came up with, just off the top of my head:
- Raya and the Last Dragon: Awesome visuals, cool dragon, great story.
- Dragonheart: A bit cheesy, but it’s got a talking dragon, and that’s always a win.
- The Hobbit: Okay, technically not animated, but Smaug is one of the best dragons ever.
- Moana: No dragons, but it has that same adventurous spirit and great music.
- Spirited Away: Another anime film, it has Haku who can transform into a dragon, and it’s just a masterpiece.
Still Searching
So yeah, that’s where I’m at now. I’ve found some great movies and shows, but I’m always looking for more. It’s like a treasure hunt, you know? If you’ve got any recommendations, let me know! I’m always up for a new adventure.
