Universal Drops First Trailer for Live-Action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR ...

Published: November 21, 2024

Universal released the first look at the live-action version of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON which is coming to theaters next June.

The trailer reveals that the live-action version will follow roughly the same storyline as the animated version of the movie, as many of the most iconic shots are recreated one-to-one. The dragons will also look roughly the same, and while Toothless gets a little bit of live-action paint, he still looks basically the same as his animated version.

The upcoming movie will star Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, Bronwyn James as Ruffnut, Harry Trevaldyn as Tuffnut and Gerarld Butler will reprise his role as Stoick after voicing the character in the original trilogy. Dean DeBlois, who wrote and directed all three animated movies is also returning to do the same for the live-action editions.

The original HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON movies were notable for their emphasis on family and empathy. A portion of Movieguide®’s review reads:

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON is funny, entertaining, exciting, and heart-warming family fun. The 3D effects are excellent and exhilarating! The main theme is the reconciliation between Hiccup and his father, as well as the other Vikings. There is also a solid, positive redemptive message about a hero sacrificing himself to subdue and redeem creation and mankind. The movie has some scary scenes, however. And, there are references to the pagan Norse mythology of the Vikings. So, caution for younger children is advised.

Though the movie is now slated to release on June 13, 2025, it was originally planned to hit theaters in March, however, strike-related delays pushed it back a couple of months. Though the delay was disappointing, fans now have much to look forward to as new material begins to release.

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