If you were a fan of DreamWorks’ 2010 animated film How to Train Your Dragon, rejoice because the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake is officially here.
Directed, written, and co-produced by Dean DeBlois, who was also part of the original animated movie, the How to Train Your Dragon live-action film has been in the works since early 2023 and will finally see the light of day in 2025 after being filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in early 2024.
“I decided to revisit How to Train Your Dragon because it felt like an amazing opportunity to not only direct a live-action movie but to be jumping back into a world that I frankly miss,” DeBlois said in a first-look video at the project, which you can watch below.
Ahead, we have compiled everything you need to know about the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake, including information on its cast, trailer, release date, and more.
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What is the How to Train Your Dragon live-action film about?
The How to Train Your Dragon live-action film is expected to follow the same story as its animated counterpart, centering on the story of Hiccup and Toothless and their rare bond.
The official synopsis Universal Pictures has released for the film is as follows: “On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, defies centuries of traditional dragon-fighting practice when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.”
Who is in the cast of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action film?
The How to Train Your Dragon live-action film stars Mason Thames as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and Nico Parker as Astrid Hofferson.
