How to Train Your Dragon, from DreamWorks and Universal, is set to soar into theaters on June 13. However, exhibitors, retailers, and press attending this year’s CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas were treated to a very special screening of the film ahead of the Universal/Focus Features presentation.
While reviews for the film will be held for a later date closer to the release, attendees shared their reactions on social media with the world! So what did everyone think of the latest franchise to have a live-action adaptation? We’ve put together some of the reactions here for you to see in one place starting with our That Hashtag Show team attending the show!
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON CinemaCon Reactions
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Junior Felix w/ That Hashtag Show
Manny Gomez w/ That Hashtag Show
Kevin Smith w/ Illuminerdi
John Nguyen w/ Nerd Reactor
Tessa Smith w/ Mama’s Geeky
Daniel Howat w/ Next Best Pictures
Russ Milheim w/ The Direct
Chalice w/ Reel Movie Junkie
ABOUT THE FILM
From three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup, Mason Thames stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
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With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.
As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
