{"id":13197,"date":"2025-04-03T12:25:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T12:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/reactions-to-live-action-dragon-film\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:25:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T12:25:52","slug":"reactions-to-live-action-dragon-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/reactions-to-live-action-dragon-film\/","title":{"rendered":"Reactions to Live-Action ‘Dragon’ Film"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/p>\n
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At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, attendees were treated to an advance screening of Universal Pictures’ live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon<\/a>, and the overall reaction was overwhelmingly positive.<\/p>\n

The film, written and directed by Dean DeBlois<\/a>, is based on the DreamWorks animated movies, which DeBlois also worked on. The cast includes Mason Thames (The Black Phone<\/em>) and Nico Parker (The Last of Us<\/em>) as Hiccup and Astrid, alongside Gerard Butler, who reprises his role as Hiccup’s father, Stoick the Vast, from the original films.<\/p>\n

The screening at CinemaCon was a preview of the film before its theatrical release in June, and was attended by film industry professionals, invited media, and content creators. io9’s Germain Lussier was in attendance, and here are his thoughts:<\/p>\n

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The live-action #HowToTrainYourDragon<\/a> captures the magic of the original in almost every way. All the big moments are there, all the heart and excitement too. Wonderful performances all around. My only gripe is the new stuff, while good and subtle, never elevates things enough. pic.twitter.com\/4ReJ9WQYE2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Other attendees also shared their reactions on social media:<\/p>\n

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#HowToTrainYourDragon<\/a> is excellent!! It is by far one of the best live-action adaptations, but I still prefer the animated film. The casting is perfect, and the emotion is palpable. Thanks to its acting and character dynamics, I was emotionally engrossed, and I did fall in love\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/wGvFPjhMj7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rosa Parra (@rosasreviews) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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#HowToTrainYourDragon<\/a> was, simply, incredible. The flight scenes were awe-inspiring, that action was dynamic\/riveting, and it retains all the heart and humor along the way. Wasn\u2019t exactly sold on this live-action remake before, but I\u2019m blown away. #CinemaCon<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/78sN7t6FFT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/85r1mW4rA0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jordan Maison @CinemaCon (@JordanMaison) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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#HowToTrainYourDragon<\/a> is the best live-action adaptation film I\u2019ve seen. Big fan of the original, and it was everything that I wanted to see- the score, the acting, and the VFX were PERFECT. <\/p>\n

Cried a few times. I\u2019ve never loved a CGI creature more than Toothless. #CinemaCon<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/X8IgYvfoEu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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How to Train Your Dragon does live action remakes of animated classics right. Dean DeBlois nigh perfectly adapted the original. It\u2019s like watching a classic in a whole new experience. It exceeded all my expectations! #HowToTrainYourDragon<\/a> #CinemaCon<\/a> #CinemaCon2025<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/XFIvowCyux<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeffrey Harris (@Wheeljack83) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Took the family to see a screening of the live action #HowToTrainYourDragon<\/a> movie, coming out this June, they LOVED it, here with director @DeanDeBlois<\/a> and Christian and Glen from Framestore #\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc09 #ToothlessForever<\/a> #dragonsareREAL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tNiUQVMMGX<\/a><\/p>\n

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