DreamWorks is set to bring the enchanting world of Berk to life with the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Directed and co-produced by Dean DeBlois, the mastermind behind the animated trilogy, this reimagining has sparked excitement and curiosity among fans worldwide.
Here’s everything we know about the cast, production, and the film’s release.
Who plays Astrid in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon?
Astrid Hofferson, the fearless dragon-fighting trainee and love interest of Hiccup, will be played by Nico Parker.
Known for her roles in The Third Day and The Last of Us, Parker brings her own unique energy to the character. Her casting marks a significant choice, bringing diversity to a role set in a Viking-inspired universe.
Parker joined the cast in May 2023, alongside Mason Thames, who will portray Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. Fans are eager to see how she interprets Astrid’s iconic moments, including her evolving relationship with Hiccup and her bond with her dragon, Stormfly.
What is the How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie about?
The live-action adaptation is a shot-for-shot remake of DreamWorks’ beloved 2010 animated film, which was loosely based on Cressida Cowell’s book series. The story follows Hiccup, an awkward Viking teenager who befriends a wounded dragon named Toothless, challenging his tribe’s age-old traditions of dragon hunting.
With a narrative that highlights courage, friendship, and understanding, the live-action version aims to recreate the magic of the original film while leveraging practical sets and IMAX filming techniques to provide a more immersive experience.
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Who else is in the cast of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon?
The cast boasts a mix of rising stars and established actors:
- Mason Thames as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the story’s protagonist.
- Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast, Hiccup’s father and Berk’s chieftain. Butler reprises his iconic role from the animated trilogy.
- Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch, Berk’s blacksmith and mentor to Hiccup.
- Julian Dennison as Fishlegs Ingerman, Hiccup’s loyal best friend.
- Gabriel Howell as Snotlout Jorgenson, Hiccup’s boastful cousin.
- Bronwyn James as Ruffnut Thorston and Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut Thorston, the comedic twin siblings.
- Ruth Codd as Phlegma, a key member of the Viking village.
Where was the live-action How to Train Your Dragon filmed?
Filming took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, beginning in January 2024 after delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. The production wrapped in May 2024. The use of practical sets and the IMAX format promises to deliver a visually stunning reimagining of Berk. Iconic scenes, such as Hiccup’s first encounter with Toothless, have been recreated faithfully to captivate both new audiences and longtime fans.
Who is directing and producing the live-action How to Train Your Dragon?
Dean DeBlois, who helmed the original animated trilogy, returns as the director, writer, and co-producer of this adaptation. His involvement ensures the continuity of the franchise’s spirit. Joining him are producers Marc Platt and Adam Siegel, with John Powell returning to compose the film’s score.
Bill Pope, known for his work on The Matrix and Spider-Man 2, serves as the cinematographer, further elevating the film’s visual potential.
When is the live-action How to Train Your Dragon being released?
Universal Pictures will release the film in theaters on June 13, 2025. The first teaser trailer premiered alongside theatrical screenings of Wicked in November 2024 and was released online shortly after, offering fans a glimpse of the visually breathtaking adaptation.
Why is the live-action How to Train Your Dragon generating so much buzz?
This marks DreamWorks’ first fully live-action adaptation of one of its animated classics. The prospect of reliving Hiccup and Toothless’s adventures in a realistic format, combined with the return of key creatives like DeBlois and Powell, has fans anticipating a faithful and emotionally resonant remake.
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