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.