The OG dragon, Toothless, is back to show that not all dragons are harmful. Ever since How to Train Your Dragon live-action film was announced in 2023, fans have been waiting for its release. Everyone is excited to know who will be playing the characters in the movie. Fortunately, here is some great news. The movie finally has a release date.
If you are excited to know the How to Train Your Dragon live-action release date and other important information, this guide is for you. Just go through it to find all the related data.
How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action: Release Date
According to Variety, How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie with be released theatrically in the US on 13th June 2025. Although it was set to be released on 14th March 2025, it got delayed due to Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes.
However, getting the release date for the first live-action movie has made fans so excited that the dates for How to Train Your Dragon 2 live-action have also been released. To know related details, click here.
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How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action: Star Cast
As fast as the release of How to Train Your Dragon live-action is coming, fans are also excited to know about the movie’s star cast. According to Entertainment Weekly, below is the star cast along with the characters they are playing:
| Star Cast | Characters |
| Mason Thames | Hiccup |
| Nico Parker | Astrid |
| Gerard Butler | Stoick |
| Nick Frost | Gobber |
| Gabriel Howell | Snotlout |
| Julian Dennison | Fishlegs |
| Bronwyn James | Ruffnut |
| Harry Trevaldwyn | Tuffnut |
| Ruth Codd | Phlegma |
In addition to the confirmed star cast, it is also believed that Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur have also joined the cast. However, their roles are still not disclosed. As far as Toothless is concerned, it will be a computer-generated character.
Is There a Trailer for How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Film?
Yes, Universal Pictures has released both a teaser and a long trailer. The first short teaser was released on November 19, 2024. The teaser covers the scene where Mason Thames as Hiccup confronts his dad and tells him that he cannot kill the dragons. However, the next scene depicts the first interaction between Hiccup and Toothless.
The next big trailer was released on February 12, 2025. In it conflict presented by Stoick the Vast was shown more. It also covers a glimpse of the bonding of Astrid Hofferson with Hiccup and Toothless. By the end of the trailer, we also see Hiccup convincing his friends to be at the dragon’s side.
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How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action: Plot
The Official Synopsis for the movie states: “On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, defies centuries of traditional dragon-fighting practice 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.”
We can expect to see the same story as we saw in the animated one. You will see some important scenes like the first meeting of Hiccup and Toothless. The movie is based on a children’s book series. It follows the story of a clumsy boy, Hiccup, who is the son of the chief in a village called Berk. The village has dragons, which are seen as dangerous.
Everyone wants to be a dragon-slaying hero—except for Hiccup. One day, he catches a rare type of dragon, the Night Fury. Instead of killing the dragon, he lets it go and becomes friends with it. He also names the dragon as Toothless. To make people believe that the dragons are harmless, he tries to train Toothless.
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Conclusion
How to Train Your Dragon live-action will finally appear in the theaters on 13th June 2025. Although it was to be released in March, there was a delay due to the strike of Hollywood actors and writers. The movie will follow the same story where Hiccup ends up being a friend of Toothless, a dragon. Mason Thames is playing the role of Hiccup, and Toothless will be computer computer-generated character.
FAQs
Who is Playing the Role of Hiccup in the Live-Action Movie?
Mason Thames is playing the role of Hiccup.
Who is Going to Play Astrid in the Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon?
Nico Parker is playing the role of Hiccup.
Why Didn’t Jay Baruchel Play Hiccup in Live-Action?
The only reason why Jay Baruchel doesn’t play Hiccup in the live-action is that he is too old for the character.
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