How to Train Your Dragon star Gerard Butler and director Dean Deblois talk about adapting their animated classic for live-action.

After watching How to Train Your Dragon, fans should check out thrilling live-action films like E.T. and Avatar.

From creating virtual experiences to selling tickets within games and social media, Hollywood is trying to capture the attention of young fans in places they frequent.

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Find the full live-action cast of How To Train Your Dragon (2025) alongside their animated and voice cast counterparts.

As Hiccup, the 17-year-old actor is shouldering the weight of Universal’s new live-action franchise — and living out his childhood fantasy.