How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is a live-action adaptation of DreamWorks’ beloved 2010 animated classic. Directed by Dean DeBlois, who co-wrote and helmed the original films, this highly anticipated remake is set to premiere in theaters on June 12, 2025.
Jun 12, 2025
Synopsis
Set on the Viking island of Berk, the story follows Hiccup, a clever and underestimated young Viking who, unlike his peers, doesn’t aspire to hunt dragons but to understand them. His life changes when he befriends Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, challenging centuries of hostility between humans and dragons. Together, they uncover a deeper truth about the dragons that could alter the fate of their world.
Cast
Mason Thames as Hiccup
Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast
Nico Parker as Astrid
Nick Frost as Gobber
Julian Dennison as Snotlout
Gabriel Howell as Fishlegs
Bronwyn James as Ruffnut
Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut
Ruth Codd as Phlegma
Production Details
The film was shot using IMAX technology, blending practical effects like puppetry and gimbals to realistically simulate dragon flight and allow actors to interact directly with their digital co-stars, enhancing immersion.
Critical Reception
Early reviews are mixed. While many praise the film’s faithfulness to the original and strong performances, some critics feel it lacks the magical charm of the animated version.
Release and Availability
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) will be released exclusively in cinemas starting June 12, 2025.
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