How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Review – A Fiery Live‑Action Triumph
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Director: Dean DeBlois
Box Office: $83.7 Million opening in North America 6
Overview
How to Train Your Dragon brings the magic of the beloved animated classic to life with breathtaking live-action visuals. It follows Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Toothless as they navigate Viking culture and redefine the bond between dragons and humans.
Performances & Casting
Gerard Butler returning as Stoick adds gravitas, while Nicol Parker as Astrid and Mason Thames as Hiccup deliver heartfelt and believable performances.
Visuals & Cinematography
The dragon sequences are phenomenally rendered, blending practical effects with CGI seamlessly. DreamWorks retains the franchise’s signature epic landscapes and soaring flight motifs.
Story & Emotional Depth
This adaptation honors the original’s themes of friendship, courage, and acceptance while introducing fresh emotional beats and character growth.
Final Verdict
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) earns ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5). It successfully captures the heart of the original while offering a visually immersive cinematic experience that both fans and new audiences will love.
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