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How to Train Your Dragon is a live action retelling of the original animated film, and is set to release on June 13, 2025. It will be the first of DreamWorks Animation’s films to get a live action adaptation.
Overview
| “ | The dragons and Vikings are taking to the skies once again, this time in live-action. The How To Train Your Dragon live-action movie is currently slated to release on March 14, 2025. | ” |
| — Film & Television Industry Alliance |
Development and Production
Rumors of the live action remake and that Dean DeBlois would be directing it first broke on January 12, 2023 by Giant Freaking Robot[1]. Two weeks later on January 27, insider and influencer Daniel Richtman announced the film on his Patreon[5], resulting in other sites to announce it including MSN[6]. On February 15, Universal added Untitled How to Train Your Dragon Film to their list of upcoming films on their website[7].
Now that Universal had announced it, John Powell announced he was going to be working on its score on his Instagram[3], and reputable sites such as Variety [8], Collider[2], The Hollywood Reporter[9], among others made official announcements as well.
Many of the announcements stated that casting was underway at the time the article was posted. Marc Platt and Adam Siegel of Marc Platt Productions will be helping Dean in producing the film.
On April 6, 2023, MSN announced that filming would begin summer, 2023.
| “ | Universal is prepping to film this summer a remake of How to Train Your Dragon, its beloved and now-classic movie from 2010. | ” |
| — MSN |
On April 23, 2023, Daniel Richtman again shared on his Patreon[10] that actors Jack Dylan Grazer, Auli’i Cravalho, and Joel Edgerton had been considered for the roles of Hiccup, Astrid, and Stoick respectively. However it was not stated whether or not this was the final decision, and Universal never confirmed this info.
On May 15, 2023, the Film & Television Industry Alliance announced shooting was due to start on June 30, 2023.[11] A few days later, The Belfast Telegraph announced that the film would be produced at the Titanic Studios is Belfast, Ireland.[12]
On May 30, 2023, many high profile sites including Hollywood Reporter[13] and Deadline[14] announced that Mason Thames was the final casting choice for Hiccup, and Nico Parker for Astrid. Mason then confirmed the announcement in a Tweet.
On July 18, 2023, The Belfast Telegraph announced that production of the film had been suspended due to the ongoing writers and actors strike.[15] It is uncertain when production will pick up again.
On November 3, 2023, it was reported that the release date has been pushed back from its initial release date of March 14, 2025 to June 13, 2025.[4]
On January 5, 2024, it was revealed that Gerard Butler would be returning to play Stoick the Vast.[16]
On January 11, 2024, it was announced that Nick Frost would be portraying Gobber the Belch.[17]
On January 24, 2024, the full main cast was revealed: Julian Dennison as Fishlegs Ingerman, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout Jorgenson, Bronwyn James as Ruffnut Thorston, and Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut Thorston.[18]
On March 4, 2024, it was announced that Ruth Codd would be playing Phlegma the Fierce.[19]
On May 16, 2024, principal photography wrapped.[20] Shortly after, Naomi Wirthner commented on Dean’s Instagram post, to which Dean replied thanking her for being Gothi, confirming her part in the film.
Cast
- Mason Thames as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III[13]
- Nico Parker as Astrid Hofferson[13]
- Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast[16]
- Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch[17]
- Julian Dennison as Fishlegs Ingerman[18]
- Gabriel Howell as Snotlout Jorgenson[18]
- Bronwyn James as Ruffnut Thorston[18]
- Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut Thorston[18]
- Ruth Codd as Phlegma the Fierce[19]
- Naomi Wirthner as Gothi [21]
Dragons
Trivia
- Universal is currently stating the film is "Untitled" suggesting the official title may be different than the original film's.
- Cressida Cowell tweeted her support of the film shortly after it was announced.
- Since DreamWorks Animation only handles animation, it is uncertain if they will play any part in this live action film.
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Exclusive: How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action Movie In The Works. (Date Posted - January 11, 2023). GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 'How to Train Your Dragon' Live-Action movie in development. (Date Posted - February 15, 2023). Collider
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sometimes it’s very hard to keep a secret but I’m sorry, I had to. (Date Posted - February 15, 2023). Instagram
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Feature Pushed Due To Actors Strike. (Date Posted - November 3, 2023). Deadline
- ↑ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. (Date Posted - January 27, 2023). Patreon
- ↑ How to Train Your Dragon might be getting a live action adaptation. (Date Posted - January 28, 2023). MSN
- ↑ Untitled How to Train Your Dragon. (Date Posted - February 15, 2023). Universal Pictures
- ↑ How to Train Your Dargon live action coming to theatres 2025. (Date Posted - February 15, 2023). Variety
- ↑ How to Train Your Dargon live action movie in the works from Dean DeBlois, Universal. (Date Posted - February 15, 2023). Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (LIVE ACTION). (Date Posted - April 23, 2023). Patreon
- ↑ How to Train Your Dragon (Feature Film) In Development/Pre-Production. (Date Posted - May 15, 2023). FTIA Production List
- ↑ How to Train Your Dragon: New movie to be filmed in Belfast in timely boost to sector. (Date Posted - May 18, 2023). The Belfast Telegraph
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Remake Finds Its Hiccup and Astrid. (Date Posted - May 30, 2023). Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ Mason Thames And Nico Parker To Star In Universal’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Adaptation. (Date Posted - May 30, 2023). Deadline
- ↑ How To Train Your Dragon: NI Screen confirms production suspended due to actors strike. (Date Posted - July 18, 2023). The Belfast Telegraph
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Gerard Butler Reprising ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Role for Live-Action Remake. (Date Posted - January 5, 2024). The Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Remake Adds Nick Frost as One of the Vikings. (Date Posted - January 11, 2024). Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 Universal’s Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Adds Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James and Harry Trevaldwyn. (Date Posted - January 24, 2024). Variety
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Lands ‘Fall of the House of Usher’ Actress Ruth Codd (Exclusive). (Date Posted - March 4, 2024). Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ That’s a wrap!. (Date Posted - May 17, 2024). Instagram
- ↑ Thank you, Naomi! And thank you for being such a wonderful Gothi! (Date Posted - May, 2024). Instagram
