Peacock Announces Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ — Set to Premiere June 13, 2025
Get ready, dragon riders. Peacock has officially announced that the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon will hit theaters on June 13, 2025. Fans of the original animated trilogy finally have a date to mark on their calendars. This isn’t just another remake — it’s DreamWorks Animation’s first dive into live-action filmmaking, and expectations are sky-high.
Dean DeBlois, the creative force behind the original How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, is returning to direct and write the live-action version. This continuity gives fans hope that the new adaptation will remain faithful to the spirit of the original, while expanding its world with real-life visuals and new energy. Cast members include Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, and Gerard Butler, who reprises his role as Stoick the Vast.
To build the hype even more, NBC will air a behind-the-scenes special titled Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon on June 6, 2025, at 8 PM ET. The special will take viewers inside the creative process, from concept art and costumes to the challenges of turning a fantastical animated world into a believable live-action universe.
The movie will reintroduce fans to the Isle of Berk with sweeping landscapes, lifelike dragons, and practical sets blended with high-end CGI. From the early looks released, the production seems committed to capturing the heart and depth of the original series. The bond between Hiccup and Toothless — the soul of the story — will be at the center once again.
While the movie is scheduled for a wide theatrical release, Peacock has confirmed that it will eventually stream on the platform after its cinema run. This move follows NBCUniversal’s growing strategy of bringing blockbuster releases to its streaming audience, giving fans multiple ways to experience the film.
Peacock is also hosting the original How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, so fans can rewatch the animated saga before the live-action version premieres. Whether you’re reliving Hiccup’s journey or discovering it for the first time, there’s never been a better time to dive into the franchise.
The original director, Dean DeBlois, recently acknowledged concerns about how fans might react to the live-action shift. But he emphasized that the team is treating the source material with care and respect. If anything, this project aims to amplify the emotional storytelling and breathtaking moments that made the original trilogy so iconic.
The countdown has begun. On June 13, 2025, How to Train Your Dragon takes flight again — this time in a bold, live-action format. Whether you’re watching it in theaters or waiting to stream it on Peacock, the dragons are coming back bigger than ever.
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