2 days Ago By Edwin Teo
Shares 0 0 0 0 0 0 Universal Studios just dropped the first trailer for the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon . Directed by Dean DeBlois — who also helmed the animated originals — the movie is set to soar into theaters on 13 June 2025 , bringing the Isle of Berk to life like never before. The film reintroduces all the iconic characters we know and love, but with a fresh cast.
Mason Thames ( The Black Phone ) takes on the role of Hiccup, Nico Parker ( The Last of Us , Dumbo ) stars as Astrid, and Julian Dennison ( Deadpool 2 ) portrays Fishlegs. Gerard Butler returns to the franchise to play Stoick the Vast, reprising his role from the animated trilogy. The trailer teases a faithful recreation of the franchise’s heartwarming origin story, following Hiccup’s unexpected friendship with the adorable yet fearsome Toothless.
Expect stunning visuals, nods to the original films, and the epic dragon-human bond that captivated audiences more than a decade ago. Advertisement ▼ Based on Cressida Cowell’s book series, the How to Train Your Dragon franchise has already achieved legendary status. With three blockbuster films, TV series spin-offs, theme park attractions, and even an ice show, it has raked in over US$1.
6 billion globally. This live-action adaptation is shaping up to be both a nostalgic journey for longtime fans and an exciting entry point for newcomers to experience the magic of dragons and Vikings. Edwin Teo Edwin has been writing about gaming and entertainment news for almost a decade, and has loved video games, comic books, and movies longer than that.
He loves interesting stories, immersive world-building, and adorable monsters. How to Train Your Dragon How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action A live-action Hiccup soars to life. Welcome to Berk.
One step closer to taking flight..
