oin director Dean DeBlois, along with stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler, for a behind-the-scenes look at How To Train Your Dragon in this latest featurette for the upcoming live-action reimagining of the animated film that launched the franchise. The cast and crew give a peek at how they're bringing Berk to life.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), 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; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).
How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.
How to Train Your Dragon opens in theaters on June 13, 2025.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), 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; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).
How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.
How to Train Your Dragon opens in theaters on June 13, 2025.
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00:00Okay, action!
00:06I decided to revisit How to Train Your Dragon because
00:09I want you to feel the thrill of flying on top of a dragon
00:14But also the fear that you could fall
00:18Dragon fire is hot
00:20Enemy dragons mean near-death situations
00:24I want that thrill to deliver that level of immersion and excitement
00:28It's time, Hiccup
00:30And it meant we had to build the island of Burke
00:33Going into the arena for the first time I remember Dean was like
00:47Really amp up how cool this is and walking in
00:50And we were like, we don't need to do that, it's really cool
00:53I am here in this world
00:57With all that energy and I love that
00:59Experiencing those sets that then are dressed and are lit
01:05And have, you know, torches on fire in the Great Hall
01:08People get caught up in that energy and they believe in the story
01:12We are the warriors of Burke
01:14This is the first time we are actually filming in the village of Burke
01:19The village, I think it was 15, 20 houses
01:22It really looks alive with Vikings running around in chaos
01:26See? Lots and lots of new houses
01:28It's one thing to sit there and draw or paint or even create in a computer
01:33But to be able to build it
01:35And with the attention to craftsmanship
01:37And the love that goes into every detail
01:40It allows the audience to get even more richly involved with Hiccup and Toothless
01:45Everything was made with such love
01:47And it's such a heartfelt story
01:49Especially on the big screen, on the live action scale
01:55Having the opportunity to do this kind of world building
01:58And to revisit characters, but with a fresh spin
02:01Is just super exciting to me
02:03Because I know where the heart of this story is
02:06You ready?
02:08It's a wonder to be a part of
02:09And I am thrilled
02:11This is Burke