Overview

• Directed and written by Dean DeBlois, the live-action remake opened in theaters on June 13 with Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid
• The film grossed about $35 million on its first day, including $11 million in Thursday previews, and is on track for an $80 million domestic debut
• How to Train Your Dragon holds a 77% critics rating and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with particular acclaim for its visual effects and the portrayal of Toothless
• Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick the Vast in full live-action, while David Tennant did not return as Spitelout due to a physical mismatch for the character
• DreamWorks and Universal have confirmed a sequel slated for release on June 11, 2027, with DeBlois set to continue leading the franchise