The first trailer has been revealed for the newHow to Train Your Dragonfilm. Following the incredible story of Toothless and Hiccup’s bond, the DreamWorks animated movie became one of the most acclaimed in the 21st century and has grown into a trilogy that ended withHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden Worldin 2019. Since then, alive-action adaptation ofHow to Train Your Dragonwas announced andis now set for release next year. The film features Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Gerard Butler, and Mason Thames.
Now,Universal Pictureshasreleased the trailer forHow to Train Your Dragon. Check it out below:
The trailer opens with a long shot of Berk, the Nordic island whereHow to Train Your Dragonis set. The voice of Butler’s Stoick speaks to Hiccup, saying “When you carry this ax, you carry all of us with you.” Hiccup maintains that he does not have it in him to kill dragons while showing a swarm of CGI dragons. As thetrailer continues, more familiar story beats, including Hiccup’s introduction to Toothless, are revealed. In addition to the trailer, the official @HTTYDragonpage released a poster for the film, which can be found below:
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How To Train Your DragonTakes Inspiration From The Original
Based on this trailer forHow to Train Your Dragon, it seems the live-action version of the storywill follow a very similar structure to the animated film. Like the animated movie, to prove himself as a Viking, Hiccup attempts to slay a dragon, but cannot bring himself to do so when he sees the soulful eyes of Toothless for the first time. The trailer ends by showing the first connection between Toothless and Hiccup, so the extent to which theHow to Train Your Dragonlive-action film follows the original remains to be seen.
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In addition to the story similarity, several elements are mimicked fairly directly from the animated film. The trailer’s conclusion, for example, features the iconic shot in which Hiccup calmly lays his hand on Toothless' snout. The score at the end of the trailer also sounds nearly identical to that of the Oscar-nominated original score from the first movie. The latter detail makes sense becausecomposer John Powell is returning to score the live-action film. The homage to the first movie suggests this live-action version will stay fairly faithful.
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The Design Choice Is A Risk
One of the most notable similarities between the previousHow to Train Your Dragontrilogyand this trailer is the design of Toothless. While other characters look a little bit different from their original counterpart, Toothless is scaled to look nearly identical to the dragon in the animatedHow to Train Your Dragon. The sense of familiarity might endear people to the movie, but it might draw harsher comparisons. As this trailer rolls out, it will be interesting to see how audiences react to its visual style.
How to Train Your Dragonis set for release on July 10, 2025.
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How to Train Your Dragon, released in 2025, depicts the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who defies tradition on the isle of Berk by befriending Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their friendship uncovers the true nature of dragons, challenging entrenched Viking perceptions and societal norms.
