“How to Train Your Dragon” is getting the live-action treatment. The movie, which will be released next year, is based on the successful animated films Hiccup and Toothless, exploring the adventures of a young Viking and his dragon. The film is being adapted by the same team behind the animated films, and a cast is rounded out by Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler.
Universal Studios released the film’s first teaser trailer today, offering a first look at the characters of Hiccup, Toothless and Stoick. In the teaser, Hiccup, a young Viking, isn’t comfortable slaying dragons, a necessary part of his Viking training.
While on a mission to slay dragons, Hiccup meets Toothless, the two become fast friends. The teaser depicts the moment they meet, faithfully adapting the animated film to live action.
You can check out the clip below.
More details about the film
Nico Parker shared the film’s poster and trailer on his social media, revealing that it will premiere 13th June, 2025. She plays Astrid, Hiccup’s love interest and the perfect Viking, at least at the beginning of the film.
In March, Parker appeared at the BAFTA Awards, where she discussed the process of shooting the film. “I have a few days left, and then I’m free from dragon training,” she said. “It’s been a lot of fun. So, so bright. quite cold We’re filming in Belfast… it’s amazing.”
“How to Train Your Dragon” is written and directed by Dean DeBlois, who also wrote and directed the original trilogy, which began in 2010. Further sequels followed in 2014 and 2019. They were nominated for numerous awards, including four Oscars.
The animated films are based on a series of twelve children’s novels by Cressida Cowell. They grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide.
© Joe Maher