The live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon is set for release on June 13, 2025, by Universal Pictures. Directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original animated trilogy, this adaptation promises to faithfully reimagine the beloved story with some scenes recreated shot-for-shot in live-action. The film will also heavily utilize practical sets and IMAX technology for an immersive experience.
The How to Train Your Dragon franchise is a beloved fantasy series originally based on the books by Cressida Cowell. It includes three animated films produced by DreamWorks Animation, several short films, and a TV series. The story primarily follows Hiccup, a young Viking who befriends a rare dragon, Toothless, and changes his people’s perception of dragons.