What’s one way to make sure your live-action remake of a beloved animated classic is well-received from fans? Well, you just hire the director of the animated film to direct the live-action one. That’s exactly what DreamWorks has done with the new “How to Train Your Dragon” live-action remake.
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As seen in the new trailer, “How to Train Your Dragon” borrows quite a bit from the animated film, but that’s to be expected when you are doing a remake. The only real new thing is the fact that it’s live-action. But don’t worry, Toothless looks like Toothless.
The cast includes Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur. The film is written and directed by Dean DeBlois. The filmmaker is best known for writing and directing the three “How to Train Your Dragon” animated films.
“How to Train Your Dragon” is set to release in theaters on June 13, 2025. You can watch the teaser below.
Here’s the synopsis:
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition 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. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
