The beloved How to Train Your Dragon is getting a fresh live-action twist.

Dean DeBlois, the visionary behind the original animated trilogy, returns to direct the new adaptation of the film that started it all.

 

Set on the rugged island of Berk, the story follows Hiccup (Mason Thames), the inventive yet often overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated series). In a land where Vikings and dragons have been enemies for generations, Hiccup challenges tradition by befriending Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Together, they uncover the true nature of dragons, leading to a dramatic shift in Viking society.

The live-action reimagining of How to Train Your Dragon is set to hit cinemas on June 13, 2025.