How to Train Your Dragon
2025 · Movie · PG · 125 min · ★ 7.9 · 69% critics
On the rugged isle of Berk, Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations. When a young outcast befriends a feared Night Fury, their bond challenges the island’s traditions and sparks a new way of thinking about dragons.
Based on How to Train Your Dragon
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Details
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-06-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (2,856 votes)
- Box office
- $371,482,710
- Budget
- $150,000,000
About
If you want a faithful, big-screen fantasy adventure that emphasizes wonder and friendship, you’ll likely enjoy this; Not for you if you only want big changes, you expect non-stop comedy, or you prefer the original How to Train Your Dragon over any live-action remake.
Pros: stunning dragon visuals; heartfelt friendship; strong big-screen fun | Cons: some jokes miss; feels like retread; performances can feel off
Themes
- flying
- vikings (norsemen)
- remake
- dragon
- battle
- warrior
- live action remake
- reminiscent
Cast & crew
Mason Thames
as Hiccup
Nico Parker
as Astrid
Gerard Butler
as Stoick
Nick Frost
as Gobber
Gabriel Howell
as Snotlout
Julian Dennison
as Fishlegs
Bronwyn James
as Ruffnut
Harry Trevaldwyn
as Tuffnut
Murray McArthur
as Hoark
Peter Serafinowicz
as Spitelout
Directed by Dean DeBlois