Overview

• The live-action remake directed by Dean DeBlois will open in theaters on June 13, 2025.
• Parker has dismissed critics upset that her casting as Astrid departs from the character’s original blonde hair and blue eyes.
• DeBlois reimagines Astrid as a descendant of Viking dragon-fighting warriors, granting her a deeper cultural heritage.
• Parker highlights the role of her casting in advancing on-screen representation and broader inclusivity in Hollywood.
• Mason Thames stars as Hiccup and Gerard Butler returns as Stoick in the new adaptation of the 2010 animated classic.