Overview

• The live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' directed by Dean DeBlois, premiered in an unfinished form at CinemaCon on April 2, 2025, to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
• Critics praised the film's visuals, CGI, performances, and faithfulness to the original story, with some calling it one of the best live-action remakes ever.
• The cast includes Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast from the animated films.
• Universal Pictures announced a sequel, 'How to Train Your Dragon 2,' set for release on June 11, 2027, continuing the story of Hiccup and Toothless.
• The live-action remake is slated for a wide theatrical release on June 13, 2025, and is expected to draw significant box office success, building on the franchise's $1.6 billion legacy.