Overview

• Directed by Dean DeBlois, the remake preserves key sequences from the 2010 original while weaving in additional scenes that deepen Hiccup’s bonds with Astrid and Stoick
• Mason Thames stars as Hiccup with Nico Parker as Astrid and Gerard Butler reprising Stoick, supported by an ensemble including Julian Dennison and Nick Frost
• Critics have lauded the film’s visual fidelity and seamless integration of photoreal CGI dragons, noting it honors the original’s spirit
• The 2-hour-5-minute, PG-rated adventure blends practical effects and enhanced CGI, was shot on location in Ireland and marks Universal’s first live-action DreamWorks Animation project
• Industry trackers forecast an $80 million to $90 million opening weekend and Universal has already greenlit a sequel for release in 2027