Quartile rating: 8/10 · 1 rating
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...
This short film serves as a warm holiday epilogue to the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, delivering genuine emotional resonance in its reunion moments, particularly the ending that brings Hiccup and Toothless together again. The plot is simple and predictable — a light holiday-themed story about remembrance and tradition — but it executes its emotional beats with care. Cinematography is solid DreamWorks animation quality, visually consistent with the trilogy but not pushing any new boundaries. The novelty is low; it's a brief nostalgic callback rather than a distinctive creative vision, essentially a sentimental coda that recycles familiar settings and characters. The ending, however, is the standout — it earns its heartfelt payoff and will resonate strongly with fans of the series.