• News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

  • Movies
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Long Reads
  • Trending

How to Train Your Dragon featurette goes behind-the-scenes of the live-action remake

May 2, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

With the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon fast approaching,Universal Pictures has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the film which sees director Dean DeBlois and stars Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, and Mason Thames discussing bringing to life the rugged isle of Berk; check it out below along with a newly-released IMAX poster…

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies 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.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

SEE ALSO: How to Train Your Dragon at 15: The Story Behind the Dazzling Animated Children’s Fantasy

How to Train Your Dragon flies into theatres worldwide on June 13th. 

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News Tagged With: Dean DeBlois, Gerard Butler, How to Train Your Dragon, Mason Thames, Nico Parker

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick is Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, responsible for overseeing editorial coverage across film, television and pop culture.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

All the President’s Men at 50: The Story Behind the Quintessential Political Thriller

The Goonies at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic 80s Adventure

7 John Hughes Movies You Might Have Missed

Eight Essential Maika Monroe Performances

Cobra: Sylvester Stallone and Cannon Films Do Dirty Harry

10 Conspiracy Thrillers You May Have Missed

The Essential Action Movies of 1986

Ten Essential British Horror Movies You Need To See

Great Cyberpunk Movies You Need To See

Ranking Bad E.T. Rip-Offs From Worst to Watchable

FEATURED POSTS:

Movie Review – Chum (2026)

8 Essential Nordic Noir Movies

Star Wars craters as Backrooms and Obsession post stunning box office numbers

Movie Review – Pressure (2026)

Movie Review – Backrooms (2026)

Apple TV Review – Star City

Movie Review – The Breadwinner (2026)

Movie Review – I’ve Seen All I Need to See (2025)

Movie Review – Propeller One-Way Night Coach (2026)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x G.I. Joe crossover action figures launch pre-orders

FLICKERING MYTH FILMS

 

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

10 Iconic Movie Weapons Every Millennial Kid Wanted

Godzilla Minus One and the Essential Toho Godzilla Movies

10 Great Val Kilmer Performances

The Legacy of Avatar: The Last Airbender 20 Years On

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Movies
  • Features and Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About Flickering Myth
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth