A legendary tale prepares to take flight from animation to live-action.

One of the most celebrated family franchises is returning to the big screen in a new live-action adaptation. The original How to Train Your Dragon remains a benchmark in animated storytelling, holding an impressive 99% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. With the franchise averaging $23 million at the Australian box office, this adaptation is positioned for strong cinematic success.

How to Train Your Dragon offers a prime opportunity for gaming and tech brands, as well as streaming services to engage families and university students who grew up with the animated franchise.

The film is set for release during the blockbuster winter school holidays, a prime period for cinema attendance. Over the past three years, cinemas have seen a +74% average increase in admissions during this period, and 80% of the highest-grossing family films of all time were released in June.

With a history of critical and commercial success, How to Train Your Dragon is set to make a major impact once again, reinforcing its legacy as a must-see family blockbuster.

How to Train Your Dragon will land into cinemas on June 12.

*Source: CineTAM 2025