How to Train Your Dragon 2025 Review

Fifteen years after the animated classic, How to Train Your Dragon is back—this time in live-action. The world of Berk looks stunning, the dragons feel real, and the skies have never looked more alive. And if you’ve been missing Toothless and Hiccup, this movie will hit like a wave of nostalgia… But if you’ve already seen the 2010 version, you might leave the theatre thinking… why again?

A Visual Powerhouse

There’s no question — the VFX here is next-level. Toothless glides with weight and texture. Fire, action, flight, even the tiny details in dragon scales or the worn-out village woodwork feel believable. It’s one of those rare remakes where the world actually looks better than you imagined it. And for many, that might be enough.

It also ends up being the one area where Bollywood still feels decades behind. Watching this, you get a reminder of what big-screen fantasy can be when every frame is built with care.

Same Story, New Skin

Here’s where things flatten a bit. If you’ve seen the 2010 version, this is going to feel very familiar. The plot hasn’t changed. Hiccup, still the oddball Viking. Toothless, still the feared dragon who turns into his best friend. That emotional bond? Still powerful. But everything from the dialogues to the big reveals plays out the same way.

There’s nothing wrong with it — it’s still a great story. But it doesn’t dig any deeper or offer anything new. For longtime fans, it might feel more like a polished tribute than a new chapter.

Should You Watch It?

That depends entirely on whether you’ve seen the original. If this is your first visit to Berk, you’re in for a ride. It’s magical, emotional, and visually breathtaking. You’ll come out of the theatre wishing dragons were real.

But if the 2010 film is already in your memory bank, this version doesn’t justify the remake. It doesn’t expand on the world, change the stakes, or evolve the characters. It’s the same heartwarming story with a shinier coat of paint.

The performances are solid. Mason Thames as Hiccup is sincere and Gerard Butler as Stoick still brings authority. The soundtrack fits. But nothing here really challenges or surprises. And for fans who waited this long, that might feel like a missed opportunity.

Final Verdict: The Movie has a Shinier Scale but the Same Story

If this is your first ride with Hiccup and Toothless, you’re in for something special. But if you’ve already flown this route back in 2010, don’t expect new skies. The visuals may soar higher, but the story doesn’t climb any further. It is just a beautiful remake. So, unless you’re watching with fresh eyes, this one’s better saved for a quiet evening on OTT.

How to Train Your Dragon 2025m Public Review