First Look At 'How To Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Remake Revealed In Teaser Trailer
You’re not imagining things—How to Train Your Dragon is back, this time in live-action!
DreamWorks is diving into the live-action remake game after years of Disney leading the charge. How to Train Your Dragon, originally a 2010 animated hit based on Cressida Cowell’s book series, returns with director Dean DeBlois at the helm for this reimagined version. The big-screen release is set for 13 June 2025!
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Incase you need a recap, the adventure kicks off with Hiccup, a young Viking determined to prove his worth by slaying dragons. Everything shifts when he meets Toothless, sparking an unlikely friendship. In the teaser, Hiccup tells his father, “Dad, I can’t kill dragons,” to which Stoick firmly replies, “But you will.”
Meet the Cast
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Mason Thames steps into the role of Hiccup, with Nico Parker as Hiccup's love interest Astrid and Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick the Vast. The cast also includes Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur.
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Toothless' Design Stays True to the Original
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Toothless' design stays true to his original design, and honestly, that’s all we could ask for. The teaser perfectly recreates the iconic moment when Hiccup and Toothless meet, capturing the same heartwarming emotions as the animated version.
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The live-action visuals also blend seamlessly with the story, keeping the emotional depth of the animated film alive.
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The How to Train Your Dragon franchise has earned over $1.6 billion globally, earned four Oscar nominations, and spawned sequels, short films, and TV series.
