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Mason Thames Recreates Iconic Scene in 'How to Train Your Dragon' Remake

  • The live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon, directed by Dane DeBlois and starring Mason Thames, opened in theaters on June 13, 2025.
  • Universal Studios approached DeBlois, the original filmmaker, with the idea to revisit the story and expand characters while balancing fan expectations and new audiences.
  • The remake follows a mostly shot-for-shot recreation, adding 27 minutes of footage that deepens relationships and includes expanded roles for characters like Astrid and Stoick.
  • Mason Thames described recreating the iconic Hiccup and Toothless contact scene as terrifying but exciting, while critics praised the film's maturity and faithfulness to the original.
  • The remake's success suggests a rare effective adaptation that satisfies passionate fans and appeals to a new generation without replacing the original animated films.
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Deseret News broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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