Dean DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a stunning live-action spectacle, bringing to life the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless.
From the three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBloisthe creative visionary behind the acclaimed trilogy How to Train Your Dragon from DreamWorks Animation, comes the first trailer for its stunning live-action reinvention of the film that launched the beloved franchise.
On the rugged island of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands out (Mason Thames; The Black Telephone, For All Mankind), the ingenious but ignored son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butlerreprising his voice role from the animated franchise), 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 (Nico ParkerBAFTA nominated; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s peculiar blacksmith, Gobber the Badass (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Laughing Dead) at his side, Hiccup faces a world torn apart by fear and incomprehension.
As an ancient threat arises that endangers both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup and Toothless’ friendship becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must walk the delicate path to peace, rising beyond the limits of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Corpses), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), the BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians Of The Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game Of Thrones).
How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, Armed and Dangerous).
How to train your dragon from animation to live-action
Inspired by the New York Times bestselling book series by Cressida CowellDreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box office.
Now, through state-of-the-art visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a stunning live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with stunning realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.
How to Train Your Dragon hits theaters in 2025.
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