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Universal Pictures is investing heavily in a live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' despite initial skepticism from director Dean DeBlois about live-action adaptations of animated films, viewing them as missed opportunities for originality.
Dean DeBlois, director of the original 'How to Train Your Dragon,' discusses his involvement in the upcoming live-action remake, emphasizing his efforts to honor the original film's iconic moments while expanding the story and characters. He highlights the challenges of recreating beloved scenes, the use of visual effects to make dragons believable, and casting choices, including Nico Parker as Astrid. DeBlois aims to balance nostalgia with new storytelling, despite some initial fan backlash and mixed critical opinions, and is confident in the film's emotional depth and visual spectacle.
The 2025 live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, closely mirrors the 2010 animated original, maintaining its core story, characters, and emotional impact, despite feeling somewhat redundant and less inventive due to its faithfulness.
Universal Pictures has released the teaser trailer for the live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' directed by Dean DeBlois. The film, set to release on June 13, 2025, stars Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid, with Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast. This remake is a shot-for-shot adaptation of the 2010 animated film, which was based on Cressida Cowell's book series. The franchise has been highly successful, earning four Oscar nominations and over $1.6 billion globally.
DreamWorks is releasing a live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon," directed by Dean DeBlois, who also directed the original animated film. The trailer has sparked debate about the necessity of such remakes, with critics questioning the creative value of reimagining animated classics in live-action, a trend popularized by Disney. The film, featuring Mason Thames as Hiccup and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick, is set to release on June 13, 2025.
Universal Pictures has released the first teaser for its live-action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon," showcasing the film's impressive visuals and CG animation, particularly for the dragon Toothless. The teaser, which leaked early in some regions, features familiar elements from the original animated film, including the iconic meeting between Hiccup and Toothless. Directed by Dean DeBlois, who helmed the animated series, the film stars Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, and Nico Parker, and is set for release on June 13, 2025.
Universal Studios has released the first trailer for the live-action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon," set to hit theaters on June 13. The film, directed by Dean DeBlois, features new actors including Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid, while Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick the Vast. The live-action version brings to life the beloved characters from the original animated trilogy, which grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide.