The iconic Viking world ofHow to Train Your Dragonis roaring back to life in a new trailer for the live-action remake. The movie, which serves as the latest adaptation of Cressida Cowell’s fantasy novel series of the same name, will again chronicle the story of Hiccup as he befriends the rare Night Fury dragon he names Toothless and aims to change the relationship between Vikings and dragons. Animated trilogy director Dean DeBlois returns to write and direct the film, whiletheHow to Train Your Dragonlive-action castwill be led by Mason Thames as Hiccup.
Just two months after the first proper footage dropped for the upcoming remake,Universal Pictureshas unveiled a new live-actionHow to Train Your Dragontrailer. The video features much of the same footage from the first trailer,though does offer more from Hiccup and Toothless' first meeting, namely the dragon’s semi-attack of the young hero after he releases him, as well as multiple dragons in action in the training arena, and a group of Vikings under attack. Check out the new trailer below:
What The New How To Train Your Dragon Trailer Says About The Movie
The Marketing Has A Clear Angle To Pull From
Though the new trailer may largely feature the same footage as the first one, there is just enough new footage in theteaser trailer to build further anticipation for it. One of the most notable is thevarious dragons seen in theHow to Train Your Dragontrailer,as the first teaser only featured glimpses of mass swarms of them flying through a cavernous structure. In the new trailer, however, viewers get a better look at how the dragons will be part of the training arena scene.
Arguably, the biggest takeaway from the newHow to Train Your Dragontrailer isthe further look of Hiccup and Toothless' first meeting. It’s a moment that not only remains one of the more emotional for fans of the animated trilogy to reflect on, but clearly also that of the filmmakers, as the live-action remake really looks to have recreated it beat for beat, including the subsequent scene of Hiccup drawing Toothless on the sand of a beach, to which the Night Fury responds in kind.
Why How to Train Your Dragon’s Live-Action First Trailer Divided Fans
Despite How to Train Your Dragon being a beloved franchise, the first trailer for the live-action movie saw mixed reactions.
Regardless of how much new footage gets shown in subsequent trailers, what is clear is thattheHow to Train Your Dragonmarketingis going to rely pretty heavily on showcasing the recreation of certain scenes in live-action. Given the original movie’s cultural significance, it’s not inherently a bad thing for it to solely spotlight recreated moments, particularly given nostalgia is often the best selling point for remakes, reboots and sequels. However, given how there is some division among original trilogy fans about the exact replication of original scenes, the marketing might also do well to focus on new or changed scenes.
Our Take On The New How To Train Your Dragon Trailer
It Still Looks To Be A Rousing Adventure
Regardless of how one feels about the actual need for a remake, I thinkthe newHow to Train Your Dragoncontinues to be a nice showcase for how dedicated DeBlois is to not only match the emotional beats of his animated trilogy, but also deliver a rousing adventure at the same time, as the new dragons look particularly stunning. That said, I do hope that a fullHow to Train Your Dragontrailer comes out during the Super Bowl that offers a glimpse at proper new footage or different scenes from the originals.
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How to Train Your Dragon, released in 2025, depicts the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who defies tradition on the isle of Berk by befriending Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their friendship uncovers the true nature of dragons, challenging entrenched Viking perceptions and societal norms.
