Mason Thames, Nico Parker
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Arguably the most famous scene from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise is the boop. You know the boop. It's the moment when Viking teen Hiccup and adorable Night Fury Toothless make a genuine connection for the first time, with the dragon's nose pressing into Hiccup's hand.
The Universal live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise soared to a strong $83.7 million debut in North American theaters, according to Comscore estimates Sunday.
The actor tells PEOPLE about his role as Hiccup in the 2025 live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' out now
Find the full live-action cast of How To Train Your Dragon (2025) alongside their animated and voice cast counterparts.
Dean DeBlois, one of the animated film's directors, returns to direct the live-action adaptation. Also returning is actor Gerard Butler ("300," "Law Abiding Citizen") as Hiccup's father, Stoick the Vast.
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Unlike most live adaptations of animated movies, filmmaker Dean DeBlois is behind both. Mason Thames plays Hiccup and Nico Parker takes on the
The live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' is captivating Indian audiences, projecting a Rs 10 crore weekend after a strong opening. Released on June 13, 2025, the film's English version leads with Rs 4.
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IMDb on MSNMason Thames Plays Bowl of ScrollsMason Thames, who plays Hiccup in the live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' shares personal insights while answering questions drawn from a bowl of scrolls. The young actor opens up about his journey to becoming Hiccup,