A scary accident has occurred during production of Universal’s live-action “How to Train Your Dragon 2.”
Variety reports that a special-effects tech working at the studio lost multiple fingers on one hand earlier this month during an incident in the workshop. Doctors tried to save her fingers, but weren’t able to do so. The outlet adds that the circumstances surrounding the accident are “unclear.”
The movie began filming in February and is set to be released in June 11, 2027. Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Nick Frost, and Gerard Butler will all reprise their roles from the first film. Cate Blanchett will play Valka, as she voiced the role in the animated film. Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Phil Dunster are new to the cast.
Support Pours In Following Terrifying News
“Wow. This is sad. These are the dangers special effects technicians go through during production. I hope he gets well and better soon,” one person wrote.
“That’s really heartbreaking to hear. Wishing the crew member strength and a full recovery as they go through something this serious,” another person commented.
“Devastating news for that crew member. Behind the scenes accidents like this rarely get the attention they deserve. Hoping for the best possible recovery and that proper safety protocols get scrutinized hard after this,” someone posted.
Mason Thames Revealed What He’s Most Excited For In The Sequel
In a December 2025 interview with ComicBook, Mason Thames, who plays Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, talked about what he’s most excited for regarding the sequel.
“I mean, it’s just, it’s such a fantastic sequel in general,” he said. “Like the way they expand and the time jump. I think the second film, the first film had such heart to it, but this brings such depth and sadness to it, and it really just makes you feel. And I mean, that’s why you go to the movie theater in the first place, because you want to feel, and that movie made me feel.”
“It was really, really sad and really touching and just really, really cool. And just the way they expand it, I’m really excited for us to jump into it and expand,” Thames added. “I can’t say too much, but I can say that, yeah, it’ll be pretty grand.”
The first live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” film hit theaters in June 2025, reimagining the iconic 2010 animated movie. The second movie jumps five years, with original characters returning as well as the introduction of new characters.