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Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Draws Mixed Reviews Despite Visual Fidelity

Praise for impressive CGI is tempered by criticism over character depth and emotional resonance.

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Overview

  • Directed by Dean DeBlois, the live-action remake recreates key moments from the 2010 film in near shot-for-shot detail.
  • Mason Thames and Nico Parker star as Hiccup and Astrid, with Gerard Butler in his first on-screen portrayal of Stoick.
  • Reviewers applaud the film’s CGI, particularly the rendering of Toothless, but say it lacks the original’s emotional warmth.
  • An additional 30 minutes of footage and darker action sequences were added to appeal to older fans.
  • Universal and DreamWorks have announced a sequel set for release in 2027.