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Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
IMDB Ratings: 8.1/10
Released Date: June 13, 2025
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Languages: English
Director: Dean DeBlois
Writer: Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell
Stars: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James
Quality: 1080p | 720p | 480p
Plot
Dragons frequently attack the Viking village of Berk, stealing livestock and endangering villagers. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the 16-year-old misfit son of chieftain Stoick the Vast, is apprenticed to the local blacksmith Gobber, and attempts to create mechanical devices to overcome his physical weaknesses. During one dragon raid, Hiccup shoots down a rare dragon called a Night Fury with a bolas launcher, but no one believes his story.
Review
| Media Outlet | Rating |
|---|---|
| Times of India | ★★★★★ /5 (5.0) |
| Hindustan Times | ★★★★☆ /5 (4.5) |
| Filmibeat | ★★★★☆ /5 (4.4) |
| Bollywood Hungama | ★★★★☆ /5 (4.3) |
| Rediff | ★★★★☆ /5 (4.2) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | ★★★★★ /5 (5.0) |
| Variety | ★★★★☆ /5 (4.5) |
| IGN | ★★★★☆ /5 (4.4) |
| Rotten Tomatoes | ★★★★★ /5 (4.8) |
| IMDb | ★★★★☆ /5 (4.6) |
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What is How to Train Your Dragon (2025) about?
A live‑action retelling of the 2010 animated classic where Viking teen Hiccup befriends a Night Fury dragon, challenging his village’s traditions.
Who directed and wrote this remake?
Dean DeBlois—director and writer of the original animated trilogy—returned to helm this live‑action adaptation.
Who stars as Hiccup, Toothless, and key characters?
Mason Thames plays Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, with Gerard Butler reprising Stoick, plus Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, and Ruth Codd.
When was it released and how long is it?
The film premiered in theaters on June 13, 2025, with a runtime of approximately 125 minutes.
How has the live‑action version been received?
Audiences praised its breathtaking CGI, emotional fidelity, and an “A” CinemaScore; critics highlight immersive visuals and faithful storytelling.