How to Train Your Dragon

2025

"Unleash the fire within, forge your destiny."

Also known as: 🇵🇹 PT: Como Treinar o Seu Dragão^? 🇷🇴 RO: Cum să îți dresezi dragonul 🇳🇴 NO: Dragetreneren^? 🇩🇰 DA: Sådan træner du din drage^? 🇮🇷 FA: مربی اژدها^? All international titles (6) →

Action Adventure Fantasy 125 min 7.7/10

Synopsis

How to Train Your Dragon is a movie released in 2025.

How to Train Your Dragon is an anticipated addition to the beloved animated franchise, blending action, adventure, fantasy, and family themes. Directed by Dean DeBlois, this film continues the journey of its well-known characters while exploring new horizons. With a voice cast that includes Gerard Butler and Nick Frost, the film promises to deliver engaging storytelling and vibrant character dynamics. Set in a richly imagined world where dragons and humans coexist, the film invites audiences back into an enchanting atmosphere filled with breathtaking landscapes and exhilarating flight sequences. As the characters face new challenges, themes of friendship, courage, and discovery are likely to resonate throughout the narrative. The continuation of the series allows for deeper exploration of the bonds between humans and their dragon companions, making it an exciting experience for both returning fans and newcomers alike.

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

Content guidance for parents

Category	Level	Indicator
Violence	3/5
Sexual Content	0/5
Language	1/5
Drugs / Alcohol	0/5
Frightening Elements	3/5

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Violence

The film contains animated battles between dragons and humans, with some scenes of conflict and injury. While the violence is not graphic, it may be intense for younger viewers.

Sexual Content

There are no instances of sexual content in the film.

Language

There are mild instances of name-calling and some light insults, but no strong language.

Drugs / Alcohol

There are no references to drugs or alcohol in the film.

Frightening Elements

Some scenes may be frightening for young children, including dragon attacks and the portrayal of danger, which could evoke fear.

Summary for parents:

How to Train Your Dragon is an animated film that explores themes of friendship, bravery, and acceptance. While it contains some action and mild violence, it is generally suitable for family viewing and promotes positive messages.

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Box Office

Budget: $150,000,000

Revenue: $636,351,148

Profit $486,351,148

ROI +324.2% (4.2x)

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Cast of How to Train Your Dragon

Gerard Butler

Stoick

Nick Frost

Gobber

Peter Serafinowicz

Spitelout

Dean DeBlois

Viking

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Keywords

#remake 90 #battle 34 #flying 18 #live action remake 17 #warrior 17 #dragon 17 #vikings (norsemen) 8 #reminiscent 4

Production Companies

Marc Platt Productions

DreamWorks Animation

Trivia & Fun Facts about How to Train Your Dragon

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• Gerard Butler, who voices Stoick, insisted on performing several of his lines in a Viking accent to enhance the authenticity of his character.

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• The film features visual nods to Norse mythology, particularly in the design of the dragons, which incorporate elements inspired by various mythic creatures.

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• During a scene where Hiccup interacts with Toothless, the shadow of the dragon's wings was mistakenly animated to appear on the wrong side, creating a minor continuity error.

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• Dean DeBlois previously worked on the original 'How to Train Your Dragon' films, bringing a continuity of vision and style to the series as he returned for this installment.

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• The film includes a brief homage to classic Viking films, with a character wearing a helmet reminiscent of those seen in earlier portrayals of Vikings in cinema.

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• The film utilized advanced CGI technology to create realistic dragon movements, which required animators to study the flight patterns of various bird species.

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