How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is a breathtaking live-action fantasy adventure that reimagines the beloved 2010 animated classic with real actors and stunning visuals.

Directed and written by Dean DeBlois—who also co-created the original animated trilogy—the film follows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a young Viking who defies his tribe’s tradition of dragon slaying when he befriends a rare Night Fury dragon named Toothless, forging an unlikely friendship that could change the fate of both humans and dragons.

The movie stars Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, Nick Frost as Gobber, and features Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast, among a talented ensemble including Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz, and Ruth Codd.

Released on June 13, 2025, the film earned strong reviews from both critics and audiences, delivering thrilling dragon-riding action, heartfelt character moments, and the timeless message of understanding and courage that made the original so beloved.