VIDEO: Gerard Butler Talks New Film 'How to Train Your Dragon' on TODAY

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Gerard Butler stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new animated film HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, in which he lends his voice for the role of a Viking leader who is reunited with his wife. The actor calls the film "moving and emotional." Check out the appearance below!

20th Century FOX and Dreamworks Animation have shared an all-new trailer for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2. The sequel is set to hit theaters on June 12, 2014. Get a First Look below!

The film will feature the voices of Gerard Butler, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, America Ferrera and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, reprising their voice roles from the original film. Game of Thrones star Kit Harington joins the cast as the Dragon Prince.

The thrilling second chapter of the epic HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON trilogy brings us back to the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years after the two have successfully united dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the Power to change the future of both men and dragons.