Universal Pictures has released a brand new How to Train Your Dragon video for the upcoming live-action remake of DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster franchise. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 13, 2025.
“On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, 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,” reads the official synopsis. “With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber 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.”
Check out the How to Train Your Dragon video below (watch more trailers):
What happens in the How to Train Your Dragon video?
The video offers more behind-the-scenes footage from the highly-anticipated remake, giving spotlight to the production team’s incredible work on bringing the Village of Berk to life. It also features a closer look at franchise star Gerard Butler‘s live-action debut as Stoick the Vast, a character he voiced throughout three animated movies.
The live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie is written, directed, and produced by Oscar nominee Dean DeBlois, based on Cressida Cowell’s children’s book series of the same name. The ensemble cast includes Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, Browyn James as Ruffnut, and Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut. Additional cast members include Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur. It is also produced by Marc Platt and Adam Siegel, with David Cain and Michael A. Connolly executive producing.
