The beloved “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise is making a comeback, but this time with a live-action adaptation. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming movie.
Release Date
The live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” is set to be released on March 14, 2025 (The Direct) (CINEMABLEND). Initially, it was scheduled for a March 2025 release but was postponed due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
About the Movie
The live-action film will be a reimagining of the original animated trilogy, which ran from 2010 to 2019 and grossed $1.6 billion worldwide. The story follows Hiccup, a young Viking from Berk, who befriends a Night Fury dragon named Toothless, challenging the misconceptions his people have about dragons.
Cast and Characters
- Hiccup: Mason Thames, known for his role in “The Black Phone”.
- Astrid: Nico Parker, who appeared in “The Last of Us” HBO series.
- Stoick the Vast: Gerard Butler, who voiced Stoick in the animated series, will reprise his role in live-action (CINEMABLEND).
- Gobber the Belch: Nick Frost, known for “Hot Fuzz” and “Shaun of the Dead”.
- Fishlegs: Julian Dennison, known from “Deadpool 2″.
- Snotlout: Gabriel Howell.
- Ruffnut: Bronwyn James.
- Tuffnut: Harry Trevaldwyn.
Director and Production
Dean DeBlois, the director of the original animated trilogy, returns to direct, write, and produce the live-action adaptation. Filming began in January 2024.
Table of Key Dates and Cast
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2025 | Release Date | Live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” releases |
| January 2024 | Start of Filming | Filming for the live-action adaptation begins |
| Character | Actor/Actress |
|---|---|
| Hiccup | Mason Thames |
| Astrid | Nico Parker |
| Stoick the Vast | Gerard Butler |
| Gobber the Belch | Nick Frost |
| Fishlegs | Julian Dennison |
| Snotlout | Gabriel Howell |
| Ruffnut | Bronwyn James |
| Tuffnut | Harry Trevaldwyn |
Fans of the original trilogy can look forward to seeing their favorite characters come to life in a new format, with a fresh take on the beloved story of Hiccup and Toothless.
