How to Train Your Dragon

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How to Train Your Dragon

PG

Released Jun 13

2h 5m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

Comedy

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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.

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Critics Consensus

Crafted with loving fidelity to the animated classic by original co-director Dean DeBlois, How to Train Your Dragon doesn't best the first iteration but still reaches enchanting heights of its own.

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With a lovable cast of characters sure to spark plenty of laughs and a heartfelt story that pulls at the heartstrings, How to Train Your Dragon may just be the best live-action adaptation yet.

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Dina Kaur

Arizona Republic

Thames is an incredible actor and this felt like a role he was meant to play.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 20, 2025

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David Sims

The Atlantic

To my own surprise, I liked the new version of How to Train Your Dragon about as much as I do its ancestor. Both, to me, are above-average bits of children’s entertainment that struggle with the same problems.

Jun 16, 2025

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Jake Wilson

Sydney Morning Herald

...what’s the point of going from animation to live action if not to bring the story closer to the real world?

Rated: 2/5

Jun 16, 2025

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Oti

For Your Reference Podcast

How to Train Your Dragon captures the heart of the original, with Hiccup and Toothless’s bond shining through. While not every beat lands, the film’s charm doesn’t waver.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 10, 2025

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KT Mahe

For Your Reference Podcast

A thrilling live action that extracts the sweetness of the animated films and offers a visual adventure of love and friendship.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 10, 2025

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon is a soaring reimagining that pays heartfelt tribute to its animated predecessor while blazing a vibrant new trail.

Jul 30, 2025

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Cynthia

Great live action interpretation of the animated original.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Tracy L

Stayed true to the animated version with just the right amount of extra👍👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Ricardo Monteiro

A live action adaption that was needed and it very much delivered on every note.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Robyn B

We were very impressed. Great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/09/25

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Kevin

Very good live action ,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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MAGAMAN

Not as good as the animated version. Entertaining but don't see the need to remake it with live actors.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Hiccup

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Stoick

Nico Parker

Astrid

Nick Frost

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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.

Director: Dean DeBlois
Producer: Marc Platt, Adam Siegel
Screenwriter: Dean DeBlois
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Rating: PG (Sequences of Intense Action|Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 13, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 15, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $260.4M
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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