How to Train Your Dragon
“The legend is real.”
Synopsis
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-06
Top Cast
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Mason Thames
Hiccup
Nico Parker
Astrid
Gerard Butler
Stoick
Nick Frost
Gobber
Gabriel Howell
Snotlout
Julian Dennison
Fishlegs
Bronwyn James
Ruffnut
Harry Trevaldwyn
Tuffnut
Murray McArthur
Hoark
Peter Serafinowicz
Spitelout
Naomi Wirthner
Gothi
Ruth Codd
Phlegma
Andrea Ware
Burnheart
Anna Leong Brophy
Retcha
Marcus Onilude
Snorti
Pete Selwood
Drül
Daniel-John Williams
Fungi
Kate Kennedy
Flatula
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 12, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$636.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.24x
+$486.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean DeBlois
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell, William Davies
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $636.6M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation, Marc Platt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean DeBlois
Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell, William Davies
John Powell
Bill Pope
Wyatt Smith
Dean DeBlois, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Chris Sanders, David Cain
Department Leadership Roster
Dean DeBlois
Director
Dean DeBlois
Producer
Marc Platt
Producer
Adam Siegel
Producer
Dean DeBlois
Writer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Bill Pope
Director of Photography
Lindsay Pugh
Costume Design
Dominic Watkins
Production Design
Wyatt Smith
Editor
Christian Manz
Visual Effects Supervisor
François Lambert
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andy Kind
Visual Effects Supervisor
Glenn Melenhorst
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Allman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Train Your Dragon
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What is How to Train Your Dragon about?
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Who directed How to Train Your Dragon?
How to Train Your Dragon was directed by Dean DeBlois.
Who stars in How to Train Your Dragon?
The principal cast of How to Train Your Dragon includes Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Gabriel Howell.
When was How to Train Your Dragon released and how long is it?
How to Train Your Dragon was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of How to Train Your Dragon?
How to Train Your Dragon had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $636.6M at the worldwide box office (4.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for How to Train Your Dragon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Train Your Dragon was composed by John Powell.
Is How to Train Your Dragon based on a book or true story?
How to Train Your Dragon is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Cressida Cowell", Characters: "William Davies".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Train Your Dragon?
How to Train Your Dragon holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).