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Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Unveils Animatronic Dragons and LEGO Set Ahead of June 13 Release

This adaptation employs groundbreaking practical effects to animate dragons alongside veteran voices to expand a beloved franchise.

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Overview

  • The live-action remake directed by Dean DeBlois arrives in theaters on June 13, 2025, with a 116-minute runtime.
  • Gerard Butler reprises Stoick alongside newcomers Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid, with Nick Frost debuting as Gobber.
  • A combination of foam-head animatronics and eight-to-ten-foot multi-axis gimbals were used to bring dragons like Toothless to life on set.
  • LEGO has revealed a new Toothless set timed to the film’s release, marking the first merchandising drop for the live-action adaptation.
  • Universal’s Epic Universe now features a Berk-themed land, and a sequel is slated for 2027 to further expand the franchise.