How to Train Your Dragon star Gerard Butler and director Dean Deblois talk about adapting their animated classic for live-action.

The new take on the 2010 animated adventure, directed once more by Dean DeBlois, has already earned more than $83 million at the domestic box office.

After watching How to Train Your Dragon, fans should check out thrilling live-action films like E.T. and Avatar.

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Universal's live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon' had the fourth-biggest opening day of 2025, while A24's 'Materialists' is headed for third.

From creating virtual experiences to selling tickets within games and social media, Hollywood is trying to capture the attention of young fans in places they frequent.

Critics are debating whether the new "How to Train Your Dragon" is too similar to the animated movies. The director Dean DeBlois said Universal asked him to make small changes.

As Hiccup, the 17-year-old actor is shouldering the weight of Universal’s new live-action franchise — and living out his childhood fantasy.

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+.