Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Aims to Expand on Animated Original

Director Dean DeBlois promises deeper character development and richer world-building in the upcoming remake, releasing June 13.

The live-action remake will revisit iconic scenes from the animated film while exploring new character details and expanding Viking mythology.
Director Dean DeBlois, who helmed the original trilogy, views the remake as an opportunity to create the version he would have made in 2010 with more resources.
Dragons retain their recognizable designs but are enhanced with realistic textures and details, balancing familiarity with live-action authenticity.
Composer John Powell is reworking his iconic score to blend the original's emotional resonance with new elements for a fresh audience experience.
The film's release coincides with the opening of a Universal Studios theme park land inspired by 'How to Train Your Dragon 2,' though the projects were developed independently.