In 2010, the animated version of “How to Train Your Dragon” took the world by storm with its novel animation style, triumphant orchestral score and eccentric characters. The movie was promoted with ...

Fortunately, “How to Train Your Dragon” had — and therefore still has — a rock-solid screenplay, loosely adapted from the novel by Cressida Cowell.

How to Train Your Dragon had to meet high expectations as a remake of one of DreamWorks’ most popular films. However, given that the animated film’s co-director, Dean DeB lois, also helmed ...

Mason Thames (right) as Hiccup with his Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures’ live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon', written and directed by Dean DeBlois. Photo: Universal Pictures.

Dean DeBlois, who directed the original 2010 How to Train Your Dragon, helms the live-action remake, which generated over $197.8 million during its opening weekend.

Ol Parker, Nico Parker at the “How to Train Your Dragon” Los Angeles Premiere held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on June 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.