In an era of skepticism around live-action remakes, Universal believes audiences will take flight with Hiccup and Toothless again.

So, now that this long-wondered question is finally answered, you can go back and watch the well-reviewed live-action How to Train Your Dragon, which has been dubbed a “loving homage” to the animated original, in theaters now.

The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has only just soared into theaters, and a sequel is already underway. In fact, it was announced back in April at CinemaCon 2025, well before the film,

"How to Train Your Dragon" artisans on using sheep fur, bagpipe and locations including the Faroe Islands to help bring remake to life.

Director Dean DeBlois delivered a near-perfect live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. Check out the rest of our review.

Universal's 'How to Train Your Dragon' is opening to $82.5M, the best in the franchise, while A24's 'Materialists' is looking at $11M+.

Dean DeBlois about how re-doing the first 'How to Train Your Dragon' set up chances to lay more direct paths to potential remakes of the sequels.

Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon” spread its wings across Friday and preview screenings with $35.6 million from 4,356 North American locations. That’s the fourth-biggest opening day figure of 2025,