'How to Train Your Dragon' director says most live-action remakes seem unnecessary — except his

Dean DeBlois solo directs this version of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' which follows the adventures of a young Viking and the creature he befriends.

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  1. Jun 9, 2025‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Review: DreamWorks Live-Action Remake Retains Charm but Plays It Safe
  2. Jun 12, 2025'How to Train Your Dragon' director says most live-action remakes seem unnecessary — except his

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Last development · Jun 12, 2025 — 'How to Train Your Dragon' director says most live-action remakes seem unnecessary — except his

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InsiderLean Left· 474d ago

The 'How to Train Your Dragon' live-action remake is almost identical to the original. The director told BI it's what Universal wanted.

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'How to Train Your Dragon' director says most live-action remakes seem unnecessary — except his

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NewsweekCenter· 474d ago

'How To Train Your Dragon' Director Defends Live-Action Remake Changes

UPICenter· 477d ago

Movie review: 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake sullies animated film

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New York PostLean Right· 477d ago

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ review: Live-action remake is nice, but doesn’t always soar

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The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 474d ago

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Filmmaker Dean DeBlois Details the Live-Action Remake’s Half Hour of New Material

VarietyLean Left· 477d ago

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Review: DreamWorks Swoops Into the Remake Game With Respectful Cover From Co-Director of 2010 Toon

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 477d ago

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Review: DreamWorks Live-Action Remake Retains Charm but Plays It Safe

DeadlineLean Left· 477d ago

‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Review: Live-Action Take Subtly Stretches The Original’s Wingspan

GizmodoLeft· 477d ago

'How to Train Your Dragon' Is a Dazzling Fantasy Epic

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