
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
- Jun 13, 2025, Worldwide
How to Train Your Dragon was a critical and commercial success, experiencing much acclaim for its screenplay, animation, musical score, and direction.
As a result, the flick earned multiple accolades and two nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards.
Following its success, DreamWorks Animations has created a live-action version that is likely to encourage many movie fans to visit a movie theater this summer.
If you plan to be the first in line to buy tickets, keep reading for the latest details on the shot-for-shot live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, including its release date, plot, cast, and box office potential.
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What is the Release Date for How to Train Your Dragon?
If you cannot wait to see the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon, you can buy tickets to watch it on the silver screen from June 13, 2025.
What’s the Plot?
How to Train Your Dragon will follow the same plot as the original 2010 movie. It will tell the story of a young Viking who dreams of hunting dragons, only to become friends with a young dragon.
The story is loosely based on Cressida Cowell’s 2003 novel of the same name.
Who Stars in the Film?
17-year-old Mason Thames (Black Phone) takes on the leading role of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. Gerard Butler (300), who voiced Stoick the Vast in the 2010 flick, will return to the role in the live-action version.
Nico Parker (The Last of Us) will play Hiccup’s love interest, Astrid Hofferson, while Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) appears as Stoick’s close friend, Gobber the Belch.
Also, Julian Denninson (Godzilla vs. Kong) is Fishlegs Ingerman, Bronwyn James (Wicked) is Ruffnut Thorston, Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club) is Phlegma, and Gabriel Howell is Snotlout Jorgenson.
Murray McArthur (Wonka) and Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) will reportedly appear in the movie in undisclosed roles.
Who Directed It?
Dean Deblois returned to the popular franchise to write and direct the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. In addition to directing the film trilogy, he is best known for directing Lilo & Stitch (2002) with Chris Sanders.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Yes, Universal Pictures has released two official minute-long trailers of How to Train Your Dragon, as well as an official teaser trailer.
How Much is How to Train Your Dragon Expected to Make?
How to Train Your Dragon is one of many popular animated movies that has received the live-action treatment.
For instance, it follows in the footsteps of Beauty and the Beast (2017), Pinocchio (2022), and The Little Mermaid (2023), proving the flicks often provide a huge return on investment.
However, it is a big risk for DreamWorks Animation, as it is the production company’s first live-action remake, and it’s likely hoping to follow in Disney’s footsteps for box office success.
As How to Train Your Dragon (2010) grossed more than $494 million internationally, the live-action version is expected to perform well at the box office.
As the animated version failed to reach the billion-dollar mark, it’s unlikely the live-action flick will do the same. However, Screen Rant predicts the 2025 flick will perform better, believing it may earn $760 million worldwide.