4 Years After Netflix Release, My Father's Dragon Returns With Gorgeous New Adaptation

After four years, My Father's Dragon is officially coming back with a stunning new adaptation and here is an exclusive first look at the project. Published Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Hannah is a senior writer and self-publisher at ScreenRant. There, she focuses on writing news, features, and list-style articles about all things comics, books, anime, and manga. She works as a freelance writer in the entertainment industry, focusing on video games, anime, and literature. Her published works can be found on Screen Rant, FinanceBuzz, She Reads, and She Writes. Netflix’s My Father’s Dragon is getting a second life four years after its animated release, and the new version could be just as beautifully drawn as the original. Titan Comics is adapting the acclaimed 2022 Netflix fantasy into a 272-page full-color graphic novel, with artwork directly inspired by Cartoon Saloon’s Oscar-nominated animation. The new edition, via an exclusive press release from Titan Comics, gives longtime fans another way to experience Elmer’s journey while introducing the story to readers who may have missed the film. Based on Ruth Stiles Gannett’s beloved Newbery Honor-winning children’s novel, My Father’s Dragon follows a boy who leaves home, discovers a mysterious island, and finds an unexpected friendship with a young dragon. The story’s themes of courage, isolation, and companionship make the property especially well suited to a graphic novel format that lets its fantasy setting take center stage. Titan Comics’ My Father’s Dragon Brings The Movie To The Page Titan Comics Titan Comics will release My Father’s Dragon on February 2, 2027, giving the Netflix film a substantial new physical edition. The graphic novel runs 272 pages, is in full color, and has a listed price of $16.99 USD. Cartoon Saloon, the studio behind the movie, is credited as the author of the adaptation. The story focuses on Elmer, who has difficulty adjusting after moving to the city with his mother. Looking for a way out of his unhappy situation, he runs away and sets off for Wild Island after learning that a young dragon needs to be rescued. His adventure quickly expands into a dangerous journey filled with strange animals and unfamiliar territory. That setup remains faithful to the heart of the animated My Father's Dragon film, while the graphic novel format provides more room to appreciate the world visually. Titan’s release features artwork inspired directly by the animation, giving readers an opportunity to revisit the colorful characters, creatures, and environments in a new way besides watching the movie again. Exclusive interior artwork also provides an early glimpse at how that beautiful style has been translated onto the page. Stunning New Art Makes This Release Stand Out The graphic novel of My Father's Dragon carries the creative legacy of Cartoon Saloon, whose acclaimed projects include The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, and Wolfwalkers. The studio has earned five Academy Award nominations, making its involvement a major draw for readers interested in animation, comics, and beautifully illustrated fantasy stories. Nora Twomey, the Academy Award-nominated director of The Breadwinner, directed My Father’s Dragon, while the film featured an accomplished voice cast led by Gaten Matarazzo, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rita Moreno. Moving that adventure into graphic novel form means the performances are replaced by sequential artwork, but the characters and emotional story remain at the center. The upcoming book also has plenty of appeal beyond simply being an adaptation. At 272 pages, it is a sizable release that allows fans to own a physical version of Elmer’s Wild Island adventure. For viewers who discovered My Father’s Dragon through Netflix in 2022, Titan’s February 2027 release offers a gorgeous new way to return to one of Cartoon Saloon’s most enchanting fantasy worlds, while giving the acclaimed animation a fresh presence on bookshelves. Release Date November 11, 2022 Runtime 99 minutes Director Nora Twomey Writers Meg LeFauve, John Morgan