The teaser trailer for “How to Train Your Dragon 4” opens with a sweeping aerial shot over the familiar yet changed landscape of the Isle of Berk. The camera glides through the clouds, revealing a more advanced, bustling village, where humans and dragons live in harmony. The music is nostalgic, echoing the themes of the original films, yet tinged with a sense of new adventure.
As the camera dips closer to the ground, we see an older, more seasoned Hiccup standing at the edge of a cliff, gazing out at the horizon. His beard is slightly grown, and his Viking armor has evolved, now incorporating dragon scales and advanced technology. Toothless, now the Alpha of all dragons, lands beside him, his sleek black scales gleaming in the sunlight, with new, intricate markings that suggest he’s been through many battles.
Hiccup’s voiceover begins: “For years, we’ve lived in peace. But peace, like the wind, is fleeting.”
The scene shifts to quick, intense glimpses of a looming threat—massive, ominous storm clouds gathering in the distance, and a mysterious, shadowy figure emerging from them. We see flashes of new dragon species, fierce and untamed, unlike any we’ve seen before. There are also brief moments showing Astrid, now a respected leader, rallying the village, and the younger generation of dragon riders preparing for what’s to come.
The trailer crescendos with fast-paced action sequences: dragons soaring through the skies in battle formations, Hiccup and Toothless diving into danger, and a climactic scene where Hiccup faces the new antagonist, their swords clashing in a spark-filled battle.
The teaser ends with a powerful shot of Hiccup and Toothless flying into the storm, united as ever. The screen fades to black, and the title “How to Train Your Dragon 4” appears, followed by the release year, 2025. The final line: “A new legend begins.”