Winter Dragon
Winter Dragon

Winter Dragon

2015Movie22 minEnglish

In this prologue to The Wheel of Time, hero-gone-mad Lews Therin is forced by his adversary to confront the deeds he has committed in his insanity.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Dean DeBloisGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In this special feature set between "How to Train Your Dragon 2" and "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World," Hiccup and Toothless discover the mysterious Dragon Eye, a powerful artifact that leads them to new dragons and a legendary dragon rider. They embark on a quest to unite the dragons and riders of the past and present.

Critical Reception

Winter Dragon is a promotional short film that served to bridge the gap between the second and third installments of the How to Train Your Dragon film series. It was generally well-received by fans for expanding the lore and providing more content with beloved characters, though its primary purpose was promotional.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans appreciated the return of Hiccup and Toothless.
  • The short successfully expanded the 'How to Train Your Dragon' universe.
  • Viewers enjoyed the introduction of new dragon types and lore.

Google audience: Audience reception for Winter Dragon primarily comes from fan communities eager for more content from the beloved franchise. It's seen as a delightful addition for fans of the series.

Fun Fact

"Winter Dragon" was originally conceived as a Christmas special but evolved into a bridge between the films, featuring the debut of the Dragon Eye, an artifact central to the plot of the subsequent film, 'The Hidden World'.

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