How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is an American fantasy adventure and live-action adaptation of the beloved 2010 animated classic, which was inspired by the 2003 children’s book by Cressida Cowell. Backed by DreamWorks Animation, the remake is both written and directed by Dean DeBlois, who also co-produced the original animated trilogy.
The film features a talented cast including Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz and Nick Frost. Notably, Gerard Butler returns to play Stoick the Vest, a character he voiced in the original animated series.
DreamWorks announced its plans for a live-action version in February 2023, with DeBlois returning to the creative lead role. Renowned composer John Powell, best known for scoring the original trilogy, also returned to handle the music for the new adaptation.
The main cast was confirmed in May 2023, with further announcements made in January 2024. Production on the film began in Belfast, Northern Ireland in January 2024 and was completed by May. The film also marks a milestone as the first live-action feature produced by DreamWorks Animation.
About How to Train Your Dragon Movie
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dean DeBlois |
| Screenplay by | Dean DeBlois |
| Based on | How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell |
| Produced by | Marc Platt, Adam Siegel |
| Starring | Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz, Nick Frost, Gerard Butler |
| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
| Edited by | Wyatt Smith |
| Music by | John Powell |
| Production companies | DreamWorks Animation, Marc Platt Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release dates | April 2, 2025 (CinemaCon), June 13, 2025 (United States) |
| Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Take a Look on Cast & Crew of This Movie
| Actor | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Thames | Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III | The awkward son of Stoick the Vast |
| Nico Parker | Astrid Hofferson | Hiccup’s love interest and fellow dragon-fighting student |
| Gerard Butler | Stoick the Vast | Chieftain of Berk and Hiccup’s father; reprises role from animated films |
| Nick Frost | Gobber the Belch | Berk’s blacksmith and dragon-fighting trainer, Stoick’s close friend |
| Gabriel Howell | Snotlout Jorgenson | Hiccup’s rival |
| Julian Dennison | Fishlegs Ingerman | Hiccup’s best friend |
| Bronwyn James | Ruffnut Thorston | Tuffnut’s twin sister |
| Harry Trevaldwyn | Tuffnut Thorston | Ruffnut’s twin brother |
| Peter Serafinowicz | Spitelout Jorgenson | Snotlout’s father and Stoick’s second-in-command |
| Ruth Codd | Phlegma | A member of the Viking village |
| Murray McArthur | Hoark | A member of the Viking village |
| Naomi Wirthner | Gothi | The village elder |
| Andrea Ware | Burnheart | A member of the Viking village |
| Anna Leong Brophy | Retcha | A member of the Viking village |
| Marcus Onilude | Snorti | A member of the Viking village |
| Peter Selwood | Drül | A member of the Viking village |
| Daniel-John Williams | Fungi | A member of the Viking village |
| Kate Kennedy | Flatula | A member of the Viking village |
| Selina Jones | Loogi | A member of the Viking village |
| Nick Cornwall | Hürl | A member of the Viking village |
| Samuel Johnson | Skaldor | A member of the Viking village |
How much did ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ earn at the worldwide box office in 7 days?
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Film Title | How To Train Your Dragon (2025) |
| Domestic Box Office (7 Days) | $105.26 million (calculated: $218.58M – $113.32M) |
| Overseas Box Office (7 Days) | $113.32 million |
| Worldwide Box Office (7 Days) | $218.58 million |
| Production Budget | $150 million |
| Return on Investment (ROI) | $68.58 million |
| ROI Percentage | 45.72% |
| Total Estimated Budget | Over $150 million (including marketing, etc.) |
| Reported Breakeven Point | $350–$375 million |
| Box Office Outlook | Expected to surpass breakeven in coming days |
Crosses a Major Milestone at The North American Box Office
According to the latest update from Box Office Mojo, “How to Train Your Dragon” has earned a strong $105.26 million at the North American box office in just 5 days. The film has surpassed its first major domestic target of $100 million. With good reviews and growing buzz, it looks set to break more records in the coming days.
How People Are Reacting to The Film
Directed by Dean DeBlois, this new fantasy adventure brings the popular 2010 animated film to life in a live-action version. Critics have given it mostly good reviews, and audiences are loving it too. The positive response is helping the film do really well at the box office and earn big early.
