The live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake, starring Mason Thames and Gerard Butler, garners positive responses ahead of its release.

The live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon," directed by Dean DeBlois, follows the story of Hiccup (Mason Thames) as he befriends a dragon named Toothless. Starring Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast, the film is a faithful adaptation of the 2010 animated hit, with added special effects and character development. Despite some critics noting it as a retread, the movie has received positive early responses and is expected to top the box office, with a sequel already in the works for 2027.