With Disney having so much box office success with its live-action reimaginings of its classic animated films, Universal Studios is now looking to do the same, and this summer, a live-action version of “How To Train Your Dragon” hits screens.

The new film is set on the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (Nico Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).
How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns).


When Is “How To Train Your Dragon” Released?

“How To Train Your Dragon” will be released exclusively in cinemas in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, on 13th June 2025.


When Will “How To Train Your Dragon” Be On Disney+?

Unfortunately, for Disney+ subscribers, “How To Train Your Dragon” has been created by Universal Studios, so it will not be available to Disney+ or Hulu subscribers anytime in the future.

Instead, once it’s finished its theatrical release and has been available for purchase on digital platforms for a few months, it’ll be heading to Peacock in the United States and on other Comcast-owned platforms such as Sky in many other countries around the world. 


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