The first trailer for the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has been released.
Based on Cressida Cowell's book of the same name, the film centres around a young Viking called Hiccup, who is sent on a mission to kill a dragon to prove that he is a man.
Instead, he comes across a trapped, injured dragon named Toothless, who he eventually befriends and trains, in the hope of teaching his village that there is more to the mythical creatures than they thought.
The film, which is being released by Universal Pictures, is set to premiere on June 13, 2025.
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The exciting trailer sees young hero Hiccup (Mason Thames) learn about his destiny to become a dragon slayer.
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"When you carry this axe, you carry all of us with you," says his distant father Stoick (Gerard Butler), the courageous leader of the Isle of Berk.
"I can't kill dragons," Hiccup then confesses, with Stoick firmly replying: "But you will."
As Hiccup sets out on his mission to kill a dragon, he meets the defenceless Toothless and quickly grows attached to it.
"It's okay, I won't hurt you," he assures the creature, before carefully placing his palm on Toothless's nose.
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Dean DeBlois, who wrote and directed the animated trilogy, has returned to write, direct, and this time produce the franchise's newest instalment.
The remake's cast also includes Nick Frost, Nico Parker, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn and Ruth Codd.
How to Train Your Dragon was first released in 2010, followed by How to Train Your Dragon 2 in 2014 and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World in 2019.
The franchise was a hit with viewers, grossing over $1.6 billion worldwide and earning four Oscar nominations.
How to Train Your Dragon's live-action adaptation is due to be released in cinemas on June 13, 2025.
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