Universal Studios has announced a change in the release date for “How to Train Your Dragon,” which is the live-action adaptation of the popular animated film “How to Train Your Dragon.” The spectacle, originally scheduled to hit screens on March 14, 2025, will now debut in theaters on June 13, 2025.
“How to Train Your Dragon”: Production Delays
Filming for the movie was supposed to commence in Australia during the summer. Unfortunately, due to an actor strike, production on the set has not yet begun. The screenplay and direction for the film are in the hands of Dean DeBlois, who directed the three animated original films. Mason Thames (“The Black Phone”) and Nico Parker (“The Last of Us”) will take on the lead roles as Hiccup and Astrid.
About the Movie “How to Train Your Dragon”
One of DreamWorks Animation’s biggest hits was based on the book “How to Train Your Dragon” by Cressida Cowell, set in a world of Vikings and wild dragons. The protagonist is the teenage Hiccup, the son of the chief, living on the island of Berk, where dragon fights are a daily occurrence. His initiation is approaching, and it’s his only chance to prove his worth to the tribe and his father. However, when he befriends a dragon instead of training it, his whole world turns upside down.
The three animated films in the “How to Train Your Dragon” series earned over $1.6 billion worldwide at the box office. Additionally, they spawned three TV spin-offs: “Dragons: Riders of Berk,” “Dragons: Race to the Edge,” and “Dragons: Rescue Riders.” The franchise also led to various theme park attractions around the world.
Watch the trailer for the film “How to Train Your Dragon.”
