Overview

• Critics have awarded the film three and a half stars out of four, praising its faithful retelling of the original story beats.
• Mason Thames embodies Hiccup’s coming-of-age journey while Nico Parker delivers a standout portrayal of Astrid opposite Gerard Butler’s Stoick.
• Advanced CGI brings Toothless to life with seamless realism and cinematographer Bill Pope’s visuals recreate the Isle of Berk in vivid detail.
• Reviewers highlight the film’s emotional core in Hiccup’s bond with his father and the thematic emphasis on empathy and friendship.
• The PG-rated adventure opens June 13 through Universal Pictures and is set to launch a sequel in 2027.