The film began a limited theatrical release on June 24, 2022, before debuting on Netflix on July 8. It received positive reviews from critics and became the most successful animated film from Netflix, with 165 million hours viewed. It has been nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards. A sequel is in development.With all of its parallels to the Dreamworks movie from 2010, The Sea Beast, a new animated adventure film from Netflix, might just as easily be called "How to Train Your Sea Dragon." The Sea Beast may not appear to have much to offer beyond these tales at first glance, but it does draw inspiration from Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick in addition to director/co-writer Chris Williams' prior work with Disney (Moana, Big Hero 6, Bolt) .However, despite its clumsy fusion of trusted tropes, the kids' movie shouldn't be dismissed. With visually stunning animation, an exhilarating adventure, and thought-provoking themes, it stands out ...