HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3 (2019): Sequel Delayed By A Year

The announcement means that the How To Train Your Dragon sequel will be released much closer to Dreamworks‘ Everest, which Universal will also release in 2019. Originally, it was planned to release the film this year, but the studio opted to push it to 2018, making today’s decision the third time Universal has changed the release date and meaning that fans will have to wait three years before it hits theaters:

The much-anticipated continuation of one of the most beloved animated film franchises in history, How to Train Your Dragon 3 begins as Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.

Series director Dean DeBlois returns alongside the franchise’s all-star cast.

Everest, meanwhile, takes audiences on a 3,000-mile journey from the exotic streets of Shanghai to the breathtaking Himalayan snowscapes. When a group of misfits encounter a young Yeti named Everest, they embark upon an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth.