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How To Train Your Dragon Ott Release Update: The Live-Action Remake Is Now Available Online(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is doing well at the box office, but it seems the makers want a wider range of people to enjoy it. The film has been made available on digital platforms, but there is a twist. Scroll below for the deets.

About the film

The 2025 movie is a fantasy adventure film and a live-action remake of the 2010 animated movie of the same name. The animated version and this latest flick are loosely based on the 2003 novel by Cressida Cowell. It has been directed by Dean DeBlois and produced by DreamWorks Animation and Marc Platt Productions. Universal Pictures distributed it in the United States. It features Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, and Peter Serafinowicz in key roles.

The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has flown into theaters and will now set ablaze to streaming as Universal Home Entertainment promotes the digital premiere of the film on-demand starting tomorrow July 15. The release has a bevy of special features, which includes “more than 75-minutes of bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel and making of vignettes that dive deeper into the cutting-edge visual effects, elaborate character transformations, and iconic story that bring the Isle of Berk, the dragons and Vikings to life with jaw-dropping realism.”

Additionally, not only will the movie be available, but JoBlo will also be premiering our interviews with the whole cast tomorrow as well! So, stay tuned!

The description in the press release reads,

Captivating global audiences, the animated franchise has earned four Academy Award nominations and grossed more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. How To Train Your Dragon comes to life like never before.

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie comes home exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent on July 15, 2025, and on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray on August 12, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Take a ride behind the scenes with more than 75 minutes of bonus content.

The bonus features include deleted scenes, a gag reel, and making-of vignettes that dive deeper into the cutting-edge visual effects, elaborate character transformations, and iconic story that bring the Isle of Berk, the dragons, and Vikings to life with jaw-dropping realism when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide.

The animated franchise has earned four Academy Award nominations and grossed more than $1.6 billion at the global box office. With the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, Oscar nominee Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind the acclaimed franchise, brings his beloved animated film to life as a stunning live-action spectacle.

On the Isle of Berk,...

The great thing about being able to retell your own story is that you can fix your previous mistakes. In the case of 2025's "How to Train Your Dragon," director Dean DeBlois was able to revisit his 2010 animated classic in live-action, improving not only characters like Hiccup and Toothless but also certain plot points from the original film that never made sense to begin with.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about his second go-around, DeBlois clarified how he could do damage control on a story that had remained untouched for 15 years. One particular example he brought up was a bit of a plot hole in the near-perfect original animated movie, in which the people of Berk deal with the fallout of Toothless bringing down the Red Death. As you may recall, the oversized Alpha swiftly turns the Vikings' ships to kindling after Stoick's (Gerard Butler) attack on the island housing the dragons' nest.

The beloved tale of Vikings and dragons returns in live-action form as Universal Pictures prepares to release How to Train Your Dragon (2025) on digital streaming platforms. According to multiple sources, the film is expected to arrive on VOD and digital platforms mid-july —just a month after its theatrical debut on June 13. While Universal has not officially confirmed the release date, it aligns with their recent digital release strategies.

What is How to Train Your Dragon (2025) About?

Written, directed, and co-produced by Dean DeBlois, the live-action remake is a faithful adaptation of DreamWorks Animation’s 2010 classic, itself based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell. This shot-for-shot retelling preserves the magic and emotional depth of the original while bringing the mythical island of Berk to life in a more grounded, cinematic form.

Set in a Viking world where humans and dragons are sworn enemies, the story follows Hiccup—a misfit...

How To Train Your Dragon Worldwide Box Office: Crosses This Major Milestone ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

How to Train Your Dragon also maintains strong legs at the overseas box office in its fourth weekend. The live-action remake has surpassed another major milestone at the worldwide box office, beating the Og animated feature domestically and globally. This weekend, the remake emerged as the highest-grossing film in the franchise in North America. Keep scrolling for more.

It is on track to beat the second installment in the franchise to become the highest-grossing film worldwide. The movie was reportedly made on a budget of $150 million, excluding the marketing cost. Gerard Butler’s fantasy movie has already raked in over three times the production cost. It will be one of the biggest hits of the year. Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Frost in crucial roles.

How to Train Your Dragon has been a soaring success at the box office, another indicator that live-action remakes of beloved animated movies are here to stay. However, it seems its impressive box office numbers won't keep it from hitting digital streaming platforms sooner rather than later. How to Train Your Dragon will be available to watch from the comfort of your own home a month after its theatrical debut.

According to When To Stream, How to Train Your Dragon will be released on Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) and digital platforms on July 15. A streaming platform has not been revealed, but it will be available to rent or purchase from digital stores. As of this writing, How to Train Your Dragon has grossed $515 million worldwide, well past the 2010 animated film's $494 million final take. The cast of the live-action remake features Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison,...

Disney+’s Rogue One prequel series, Andor,is arguably one of the most celebrated Star Wars series ever produced. With its massive $650 million budget for 24 episodes over two seasons, it seemed like no expense was spared, even regarding some things that may have gone unnoticed by fans.

Andor’s production designer, Luke Hull, shared a stunning Easter Egg that viewers may have overlooked during the series run. Hull shared the pic via his Instagram.Much like a Disney “Hidden Mickey,” there was a secret picture within a mural depicted on the show.

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Within a mural of a Ghorlectipod, or Ghorman spider from the planet Ghorman, if one looks closely, the body of the spider is the face of an iconic Star Wars villain - Darth Maul. X (formerly Twitter) user Jammin333 noted that...

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2025 has been one of the weaker years for the film industry as high-budget films like Captain America: Brave New World and Snow White have failed at both impressing the audience and at the box office. While there have been many disappointments this year, it does not mean that there have been no good movies released this year, and to prove that, we have compiled a list of the best movies that have come out in 2025 so far.

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28 Years Later is a post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film directed by Danny Boyle from a screenplay by Alex Garland. The 2025 threequel film is set 28 years after the rage virus outbreak, and it follows a young boy and his father as they leave the safety of their isolated island to venture out into the dangerous world.

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How To Train Your Dragon Worldwide Box Office: Hits Major Global Milestone(Photo Credit –Facebook)

How to Train Your Dragon is currently the trending movie worldwide and has crossed a major global milestone. The film continues to rule at #1 rank in North America and earned a record collection on its first Monday in its franchise. The live-action remake is going to have a blockbuster run, and this milestone is just the beginning. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The live-action remake has held on to the Og film’s essence, and it feels nice to witness a live-action Night Fury dragon on the screen. The movie’s visuals are breathtaking, doing justice to its animated counterpart. It is getting more love than the animated films as it recorded the biggest opening weekend in the franchise, collecting $84.6 million domestically. However, it was possible because the animated features were successful.

How to Train...

There's not much from the original "How To Train Your Dragon" that Dean DeBlois' second live-action doesn't replicate. Hiccup (in this iteration played by Mason Thames) can't kill dragons, befriends one instead, and convinces the Viking residents of the island of Berk to love the winged nuisances who have been plaguing their land for years. And yet, between the test drives and carefully researched tickle spots on the flame-spitting fiends, the original film's director has managed to find more time for one particular character that helps our hero in his quest: Gabriel Howell's Snotlout Jorgenson.

In the 2010 film, Snotlout was voiced by Jonah Hill, and like the updated version, he's the pompous, arrogant member of the group trying to win Astrid's affections (then America Ferrera and now played by Nico Parker). Most of that is still there, albeit with an additional element that makes it a little bit...

How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action Vs Animated Trilogy (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The live-action remake of the 2010 fantasy adventure animated film How to Train Your Dragon is now playing in theaters worldwide. The film has received a thumbs-up from many critics and viewers. But the real question is: how have fans rated the movie compared to its three animated counterparts on IMDb? Let’s find out how the latest installment stacks up against the widely admired animated trilogy. And whether the live-action version has managed to surpass them all to become the franchise’s highest-rated film on IMDb?

Which How to Train Your Dragon Movie Tops IMDb?

As of now, the live-action film has an IMDb user rating of 8.1/10. On the other hand, the animated films How to Train Your Dragon (2010), How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014), and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) hold IMDb scores of 8.1/10, 7.8/10, and 7.4/10, respectively.

How To Train Your Dragon North America Box Office Day 3: Opening Weekend Update(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Universal Pictures’ How to Train Your Dragon debuted with a bang at the box office in North America. It has exceeded the industry’s projection by a significant margin and beaten Oppenheimer’s debut weekend collection as one of the studio’s biggest weekend debuts post-covid. Keep scrolling for more.

The live-action remake has been awarded an A on CinemaScore. It also recorded the biggest opening weekend in the franchise, which was all animated features. This is the first live-action remake in the series and tells the story of the Og film only. It is nostalgic to witness Gerard Butler in the live-action role of Stoic the Vast.

How much has the live-action remake earned at the domestic box office on its opening weekend?

How to Train Your Dragon, released this Friday, was...

The world of cinema is both remarkably expansive and amusingly small all at once. To wit: While there are new and unique filmmakers emerging onto the scene with each passing year, the way that the business of show has operated since its inception has been to lure audiences into a new film by way of familiar faces. In some cases, movie stars are intentionally interested in working with each other over and over. However, in other cases, the stars of one film will find themselves sharing the screen with an old castmate of theirs. This might be because a film's casting director liked the way two (or more) people looked on screen together before ... or it might be total happenstance.

Whatever the case was when it came to the casting of Nick Frost and Peter Serafinowicz in the live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon," it just so happens...

Hiccup and Toothless are finally back in theaters with Dean DeBlois's live-action remake of his charming DreamWorks fantasy hit, How to Train Your Dragon. Before fans head out to see the film on the big screen, however, BoxLunch is ensuring they are dressed properly for a trip to the Isle of Berk. A massive new collection of apparel and accessories is now available from the pop culture retailer, including t-shirts, jerseys, dresses, baseball caps, and more, for those looking to represent their favorite Night Fury. With BoxLunch, every $10 spent on the lineup of 30 exclusive items will also go towards the worthy cause of providing a meal to someone in need through Feeding America.

All the items curated for this How to Train Your Dragon collection are tailored to represent the themes of the films, from bravery and honor to the friendship between man and animals, and overcoming tradition to find empathy for others.

If you're a fan of "How to Train Your Dragon," you may be pleasantly surprised at the changes director Dean DeBlois has made to the classic 2010 animated film (which he also co-directed) for his live-action remake. While the Viking Stoick is once again played by Gerard Butler and the Night Fury dragon Toothless looks virtually the same in both films, DeBlois gets a lot of mileage out of the new actors he casts to take over the roles. In addition to some welcome famous faces like Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, and Peter Serafinowicz, this version of "How to Train Your Dragon" has a pair of new leads in Mason Thames (playing dragon trainer Hiccup) and Nico Parker, who portrays dragon-training student Astrid.

While Parker may not yet be a name star in Hollywood, she's certainly not a total unknown. Although her acting career only began in 2019, she's appeared in several high-profile projects since then,...

Before it ever became a movie, How To Train Your Dragon was first a series of twelve children’s novels written by Cressida Cowell. The franchise has since expanded with three animated films directed by Dean DeBloisand a live-action remake of the first film also directed by DeBlois. The director returned for the 2025 live-action, and this meant reunion with some of the franchise's previous collaborators. One notable absentee was original cast member David Tennant, who lent his voice toSpitelout, a tall, muscular Viking who is a warrior of the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. Tenant's character was played by Peter Serafinowicz in the film, which is now in theaters.

So why was Tennant not able to reprise his role in the live-action movie? In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, DeBlois addressed this question and whether he considered any other original cast members aside Gerard Butler, who returned to play Stoick in the 2025 live-action remake.

Boasting a near-perfect audience score, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon flew to an impressive $11.1 million in previews.

That includes $8.6 million from regular Thursday previews and another $2.5 million in early access screenings hosted Wednesday. Combined, it’s one of the best showings of the year to date.

The family film is easily headed for a first-finish at the June 13-15 box office with a projected debut of $75 million, although that number could climb higher based on preview grosses and first reactions. As of Friday morning, the pic boasted a 99 audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its critics score is 77 percent.

How to Train You Dragon will steal the box office crown from Disney’s smash hit live-action Lilo & Stitch, which flew past the $800 million mark at the global box office earlier this week after topping th chart for three consecutive weekends and setting numerous records.

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Dean DeBlois returns to the fantasy world of Vikings and dragons with a live-action remake of his original How to Train Your Dragon. While many are concerned that the film is a retread of the original with live actors, our own Tyler Nichols enjoyed the film despite the concerns. He mentions in his review, “There’s always plenty of debate whenever one of these live-action adaptations of a cartoon releases. No matter what filmmakers do, there’s always going to be a sect of people who disapprove. As proven by Lilo & Stitch, I am not one of those people, and simply want the cartoon translated to real life. That means there are going to be some changes because, let’s face it, cartoons don’t have to deal with logic in the same way.”

How to Train Your Dragon flies into screens this Father’s Day weekend, and Deadline is...

The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is now soaring in theaters, and one original cast member from the animated movies did not appear. David Tennant, known primarily for his works on Doctor Who and Jessica Jones, failed to reprise his role as Spitelout Jorgenson. Instead, they cast Peter Serafinowicz.

This project was announced in 2023 with Dean DeBlois directing, writing, and producing the film after spearheading the animated movies. As much as he wanted to bring in all of the original voice actors into the remake, many of them did not physically match their characters.

Why David Tennant did not return for How to Train Your Dragon live-action David Tennant in Doctor Who / Credits: BBC

Many fans were anticipating David Tennant’s appearance in the new How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie, but director Dean DeBlois explained via The Hollywood Reporter why the Scottish actor couldn’t reprise his role.

Dean DeBlois, the director of both the animated and 2025 live-action versions of How to Train Your Dragon, explains why original cast member David Tennant wasn't offered to reprise his role in the new movie. The actor lent his voice to Spitelout, a tall, muscular Viking who is a warrior of the Hairy Hooligan Tribe, in the rest of the franchise. However, he didn't return for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, which is now in theaters. Instead, the character is played by Peter Serafinowicz.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, DeBlois addressed whether he has considered any other original cast members aside from Gerard Butler for roles in the 2025 live-action remake. The director complimented Tennant and "felt embarrassed" that they couldn't find a "big enough role" for him. He further explained that Tennant couldn't reprise his voice role in the new movie because, physically, the actor isn't the right fit.

How to Train Your Dragondirector Dean DeBlois explains how the live-action adaptation ended up so much longer than the original.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, DeBlois confirmed that the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon contains at least 27 minutes of new material. DeBlois discussed this expanded screenplay, explaining that "A lot of individual scenes just grew because we allowed for the relationships to run a little deeper... So the action is dialed up, but so is the interplay between characters."

For an example, DeBlois pointed toward, "The scene in which Hiccup is supposed to kill a Monstrous Nightmare in front of the whole village." DeBlois noted that "There’s time spent with Astrid and Hiccup in the tunnel. There’s a little more time spent with Stoic and Hiccup, and there’s the intense scene that unfolds in the arena as Toothless bursts in and tries to protect Hiccup.

It’s time to head back to Berk — the live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon” is finally here.

Based on the animated film first released in 2010, the live-action film from DreamWorks and Universal Pictures is once again written and directed by Dean DeBlois. It tells the story of a young man who unexpectedly befriends the most feared dragon out there and strives to change the relationship between humans and the creatures forever.

Here’s what you need to know.

What is the release date?

“How to Train Your Dragon” releases nationwide on Friday, June 13. But, depending on where you live, you can likely catch an early showing on Thursday, June 12. You can check showtimes near you below:

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No, you’ll only be able to catch “How to Train Your Dragon” on the big screen — at least for now. It’ll...

How To Train Your Dragon Box Office Projection Update (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Disney’s live-action remake Lilo & Stitch is dominating the box office, and now another live-action remake is gearing up for release. How to Train Your Dragon will be released this Friday, and the box office projection is on the winning side. Disney will finally get competition from the Dreamworks Animations movie. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It is a live-action remake of the 2010 animated feature of the same name. It stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur.

How much is How to Train Your Dragon projected to earn on its opening weekend?

According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando‘s report, the live-action feature is projected to earn a decent collection on its opening weekend in North America. How to Train Your...

Nico Parker is paying no attention to the How to Train Your Dragon backlash over her casting.

In a new interview, Parker addresses the negativity surrounding her appearance in the live-action remake of the DreamWorks animated film.

“There’s some people that really love the animated movies and really want to see an exact play-by-play of that film, and I hope that you can watch [the new version] and find something that you love about it, regardless,” she told The Times of London.

She continued, “But for the people that just hate inclusivity, hate change — when it comes to that side of things, I just don’t care. If I wouldn’t value your opinion on most things in life, I can’t value your opinion on my hair. If I did, I would go mad.”

The controversy surrounding Parker’s casting in the role of Astrid is that the actress does not...

The review embargo for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon lifted late last night (you can read a breakdown of those here). Interestingly, the movie's Rotten Tomatoes score tells a different story from what seemed like relatively mixed verdicts from critics.

As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, How to Train Your Dragon currently sits at 83% based on 40 reviews. That's "Certified Fresh" territory, and suggests even the reviewers who were left underwhelmed still deemed it "Fresh" on the review aggregator.

Despite plenty of complaints about it essentially being a shot-for-shot remake—The Wrap, for example, decried it as a "squandered opportunity"—this score should give How to Train Your Dragon a fighting chance to dethrone Lilo & Stitch at the global box office this weekend.

For comparison's sake, 2010's How to Train Your Dragon from DreamWorks Animation is "Certified Fresh" at 99%. The sequel scored 92%, with How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World...

Disney has struggled to crack the code of successfully adapting animated classics to live-action. There have been plenty of box office hits, and while some (Maleficent) have successfully expanded those words, others are either shot-for-shot remakes or upset fans by making too many changes.

It feels like the House of Mouse can't win, but there's money to be made, and DreamWorks is now looking to get in on the action with the live-action How to Train Your Dragon.

The trailers have pointed to it being more The Lion King than Snow White in terms of faithfully recreating its animated predecessor. However, the first wave of reviews indicates that much of the magic has been lost along the way.

Variety's verdict is positive and explains, "Dean DeBlois protects his baby, showing that the leap from computer animation to 'live action' is safer than the trial-and-error update strategy that Disney has been attempting with its hand-drawn classics.

2025 is shaping up to be an absolute golden year for movie lovers. Whether you are into action that leaves you on the edge of your seat or nail-biting high-octane racing movies, 2025 got you covered. We’re not even halfway through the year. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two came on screens with Tom Cruise hanging out of a plane, Sinners lived up to its hype, and Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 left us all with our brains melted.

With these blockbusters already out and more to come like the highly anticipated James Gunn’s Superman, this year is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling rides cinema has offered in a long, long time. And just like the months before it, June is keeping the streak alive with a killer lineup of box office releases. From gripping dramas to long-awaited sequels, this month offers something for every kind of moviegoer.

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(from left) Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois.

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From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk,...

UK production company Cantilever Media is partnering with international VFX and animation firm ReDefine Originals on a first-look co-production deal, for animated feature films for the kids and family market.

Both companies will bring projects to the combined venture with the aim of producing two to three features per year, over an initial three-year period.

ReDefine will be the studio for the projects, with Cantilever Media producing and Cantilever’s distribution company Kazoo Films taking UK rights.

ReDefine Originals is owned by UK-Indian VFX giant Dneg, with fellow Dneg Group company Prime Focus Studios serving as co-producing partner on the slate of features.

Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win passes to a preview screening of the forthcoming film How To Train Your Dragon on Monday, June 9th at the AMC Livonia at 7:00pm.

Synopsis: 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.

About The Film

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure Starring: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur Director: Dean DeBlois Screenplay: Dean DeBlois Produced by: Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel

How To Train Your...

There are plenty of movies coming to theaters this summer that are expected to be smash box office hits, but few have the same potential as the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie. The film is confirmed to be a shot-for-shot remake of the 2010 classic that grossed nearly $500 million and has been hailed as one of the best animated films of all time. The casting team brought in some new names to star in leading roles, but one of the veterans reprising his voice role from the original film is Gerard Butler, who will play Stoick. Lego has unveiled a new Toothless the Dragon set from the upcoming Httyd movie, and used a newly-released video short of Gerard Butler putting it together to do so. The clip can be found below.

Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois co-wrote and directed the original How to Train Your Dragon film, but DeBlois...

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This June, we are getting a ton of content on streaming and theaters from the much-anticipated conclusion of Squid Game and the return of The Bear, to the streaming release of the blockbuster film A Minecraft Movie, and Sydney Sweeney‘s new thriller film Echo Valley. This upcoming month will see the release of many great movies, so we thought of compiling a list of all the must-watch films that are coming straight to Theaters near you.

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From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

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,...

NBC is inviting audiences behind the scenes to one of the most anticipated cinematic reimaginings of the decade with Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon, airing Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt and available to stream the next day on Peacock.

This half-hour primetime special follows the journey of three-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean Deblois — writer and director of both the acclaimed animated trilogy and the upcoming live-action film — from his original vision for the DreamWorks Animation franchise to his cinematic approach in reimagining How to Train Your Dragon for the big screen. The film opens in theaters nationwide on June 13.

Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon immerses audiences in the world of Berk like never before. From elaborate handcrafted sets to cutting-edge filmmaking technology, the special reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, innovation,...

Exclusive: Netflix has hired another unscripted executive from Amazon.

The Love Is Blind streamer has appointed Jenny Falkoff, fresh from the success of Beast Games, to its Jeff Gaspin-led unscripted team.

Falkoff is being tasked with helping Netflix find more large, “splashy” competition formats and “buzzy” social experiments. As Gaspin told Deadline last year, he is now focusing on “bigger formats, more of what you would call broadcast-style shows versus the cable style shows”. It comes after recent greenlights for series such as The Golden Ticket, first revealed by Deadline, and Star Search.

Falkoff was previously head of unscripted series at Amazon, having spent seven months in that role, after previously having been head of reality series for nearly two years.

It comes eight months after her former colleague Alysia Russo, who was head of docuseries at Amazon, made the same move to join Netflix. It used to be...

The highly anticipated live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, set to release in 2025, has just unveiled a new clip featuring the beloved dragon, Toothless. This remake, directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original animated trilogy, promises to bring the magical world of Vikings and dragons to life in a new format.

The clip, shared on X by Fandango, offers fans a glimpse into the dynamic between Hiccup and Toothless, showcasing the bond that has captivated audiences for years. As the release date approaches, this snippet of footage is a tantalizing teaser of what is to come, reigniting excitement for the reimagined classic.

How to Train Your Dragon‘s latest clip is an ode to friendship Mason Thames as Hiccup and Toothless in How to Train Your Dragon (2025) | Credits: Universal Pictures

The new clip of Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon, posted by Fandango on X,...

Million Dollar Secret is officially coming back for another season!

The Netflix reality TV competition show, hosted by Peter Serafinowicz, was renewed for Season 2 as of Wednesday (May 14), Variety reports.

Keep reading to find out more…

“This is a game of wit, cunning and deception. Twelve strangers enter a sumptuous lakeside estate and in each of their rooms is a mysterious welcome gift — a box. Eleven of them are empty and one contains $1,000,000, and it’s for that guest to keep — as long as they keep their identity hidden. Devilish games will reveal clues about the millionaire’s identity, and they must do whatever it takes to keep their Million Dollar Secret,” Netflix describes the show.

Season 1 debuted on March 26 with three episodes. The next two premiered on April 2 and the final two on April 9.

There are no casting details or a premiere date just yet for the second season.

Netflix has renewed “Love on the Spectrum” and “Million Dollar Secret” for a Season 4 and Season 2, respectively.

Season 3 of “Love on the Spectrum,” a dating show that follows young adults with autism, premiered on April 2 and ranked in the Global Top 10 for two weeks. The series, which also has two seasons of an Australian version, won two Emmys last year for reality program directing and casting. Before that, it won three Emmys in 2022. It’s executive produced by Karina Holden and Cian O’Clery and produced by Northern Pictures.

In “Million Dollar Secret,” hosted by Peter Serafinowicz, one of 12 contestants is given $1 million and must hold onto the money as rivals fight to hunt them down and claim it for themselves. “Eliminate the millionaire and the money moves to someone new,” reads Netflix’s description of the game, in part. “When should they strike? Too soon and they become the target...

The quest for love is not over yet. “Love on the Spectrum” has been renewed for Season 4 at Netflix.

The streamer announced that the heartwarming docureality series will return at its upfront event in New York City Wednesday. The series, which won two Primetime Emmy Awards for casting and directing in 2022, follows several singles on the autism spectrum as they hope to find their romantic match.

“Million Dollar Secret” was also renewed for Season 2 at Netflix. The competition series follows 12 strangers as they attempt to find the guest with the secret stash of $1 million. As clues attempt to reveal the millionaire’s identity, it is up to the guest to be a master manipulator to keep the cash tip.

In Season 3 of “Love on the Spectrum” fan favorite Connor found his “demigoddess” after one season of unsuccessful pursuits, while Abbey and David talked about the future of their relationship. Newcomer...

In case you’re the one who doesn’t subscribe to Netflix, we’re here to tell you that it has a lot a lot of content. And on Wednesday, Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria renewed a whole bunch of it. She also announced a whole bunch more.

Newly announced (in alphabetical order) are Bridgerton seasons five and six, Forever season two, Love on the Spectrum season four, competition series Million Dollar Secret season two, teen drama My Life with the Walter Boys season three, Survival of the Thickest season three, The Diplomat season four and a second season of Tina Fey’s The Four Seasons.

The third season for Michelle Buteau’s Survival of the Thickest will also be its last, we learned; Bajaria shared the news from the stage at Netflix’s Wednesday upfront.

The Diplomat season three premieres this fall, when Bradley Whitford joins Keri Russell,...

Netflix will continue to find love and uncover secrets as the streamer renewed Love on the Spectrum and Million Dollar Secret for new seasons.

Love on the Spectrum will return to Netflix with Season 4 following a successful third season on the streamer. The reality series is insightful and warm-hearted, following people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating and relationships.

Throughout its run, Love on the Spectrum has been awarded five Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program in 2022 and Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program in 2024.

The most recent season ranked in the Global Top 10 for two weeks. The format also has a spinoff set in Australia, with two seasons produced.

Love on the Spectrum is produced by Northern Pictures with Karina Holden and Cian O’Clery serving as executive producers.

Million Dollar Secret is set to return for Season 2 at Netflix following its debut season.

Este verano volvemos a la Isla Mema. © Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures ha compartido un nuevo tráiler de la película live-action Cómo entrenar a tu dragón, de Dean DeBlois, el mismo director de la exitosa trilogía de animación.

Si has visto la película animada, recordarás que la historia tiene lugar en la escarpada Isla Mema, donde vikingos y dragones han mantenido una amarga enemistad durante generaciones. En este escenario, Hipo, el ingenioso y subestimado hijo del jefe Estoico el Inmenso, es un muchacho diferente a los demás que desafía siglos de tradición al hacerse amigo de Desdentao, un temido dragón Furia Nocturna.

La película está protagonizada por Mason Thames (Black Phone) como Hipo, Gerard Butler (300) como Estoico el Inmenso y Nico Parker (The Last of Us) como Astrid. Completan el reparto Nick Frost (Paul), Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Cadáveres), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (The Acolyte), Ruth Codd (La caída de la Casa Usher...

The How to Train Your Dragon IMAX trailer shows more of Hiccup and Toothless in the air and engulfed in flames. Dialogue is mostly unnecessary, and the trailer focuses on the Viking and dragon getting to know each other.

The live-action adaptation of the blockbuster animated film stars Mason Thames (The Black Phone) as Hiccup, Gerard Butler from the animated films as Chief Stoick the Vast, Nico Parker (Suncoast) as Astrid, and Nick Frost (Skeleton Crew) as Gobber. Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones) also star.

Mason Thames as Hiccup with his Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures’ live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (Photo © 2024 Universal Studios)

“On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Thames) stands apart.

How to Train Your Dragon stands a chance of being one of this summer's biggest movies, and IMAX is encouraging fantasy fans to see it on the biggest screen possible with an epic new must-see trailer.

This latest sneak peek is heavy on action and spectacle, with the plan clearly to entice moviegoers to return to this world for a take on this story that's far bigger in scale than what we saw in animation a decade and a half ago. While the story is expected to remain the same, it's clear the ante has been upped in a big way here.

As with most live-action remakes, many fans have questioned the need for How to Train Your Dragon to head down this route.

According to filmmaker Dean DeBlois, it was all about getting to achieve the vision for this story that he was unable to fully bring to the screen with the 2010 animated classic.

A brand-new trailer for the live-action reimagining of How to Train Your Dragon has just been released. You can check it out above. The film will be in theaters on June 13, 2025!

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

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.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his side, Hiccup...

Today, Universal and Dreamworks want audiences to open their hearts to the classic story of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a would-be Viking king, and Toothless, Hiccup’s best friend and a Night Fury dragon of the skies, for the latest How to Train Your Dragon trailer. Before the new promo took flight online, Marvel fans got a silver-screen look at the trailer ahead of the studio’s new film Thunderbolts*. The footage features classic scenes and characters from the original animated film in live-action, bringing Cressida Cowell’s beloved tale to a new generation of fans.

How to Train Your Dragon focuses on the special friendship between a young and unheroic Viking boy named Hiccup, and Toothless, an injured dragon he nurses back to health. The movies chronicled Hiccup and Toothless’ quest to combat humanity’s prejudice against dragons, the ache of overcoming the loss of a parent, and first love.