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Another beloved animated film has undergone the live-action treatment, but this time, we’re pleased to say it’s a gem. The tale of a boy and his adorably misunderstood beast, How to Train Your Dragon has dominated theaters this summer. Although it hasn’t exactly reinvented the wheel, “the film manages to recreate the magic of the original through impeccable visual effects, faithful cinematography, and intricate production design.”
Dean DeBlois is back in the writer and director’s chair, and Gerard Butler reprises the role he voiced in the animated films as Viking chief Stoick the Vast. Meanwhile, Mason Thames stars as Hiccup, his awkward son.
While it’s still floating around in theaters, the movie is officially streaming on digital on-demand streaming services (Prime Video, Apple TV, etc.) as of July 15, with a streaming debut on Peacock to come… eventually. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch How to Train Your Dragon (2025) at home.
Is How to Train Your Dragon worth watching?
Unlike Disney’s Snow White or The Little Mermaid, the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon actually manages to recapture what made the original film so delightful. Critics and audiences alike loved it, giving it a 77 and 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It earned $239 million domestically and $561 million worldwide, surpassing the original film’s box office numbers.
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