Animation lovers should flock to Netflix right now as an incredible live-action remake has just shot to the top of the streaming charts. While record-breaking hits like K-Pop: Demon Hunters struck a chord with viewers all over the world in recent years, this week, it’s a remake of a DreamWorks classic that is taking America by storm.
As the studio behind enduring favorites like Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda, the company’s foray into live action saw major success when it reimagined one of its tentpole franchises. Now, that bold creative gamble is paying off in a big way as audiences rediscover what made the original such a beloved animated phenomenon.
The Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon Movie Is #1 On Netflix US
Having hit theaters just last year, it seems plenty of audience members were keen to check out the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie once it landed on Netflix. Shooting straight to the top of the charts, viewers were happy to revisit the Viking village of Berk as Mason Thames embodied the awkward teenager Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III.
As a timeless tale of challenging prejudice and the enduring power of friendship, How to Train Your Dragon stands out as one of the most enjoyable live-action remakes of recent years. With the original director, Dean DeBlois, at the helm, this version maintained its unique identity while adding grand visuals that breathed new life into the franchise.
How to Train Your Dragon managed to beat out other exciting films, edging out The Black Phone for the number one spot and even drawing in further viewers as How to Train Your Dragon 2 snuck into tenth place. Although the film didn’t appear in the worldwide charts, likely because it’s not available in every region.
Is The Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon Movie Worth Watching?
The big question viewers will be wondering is whether the live-action How to Train Your Dragon is actually worth their time. Thankfully, the answer to that question is a resounding yes: the film learned plenty of lessons from the first time around, sharpened the dialogue, streamlined the story, and stands out as an all-around good time.
This is fun-filled filmmaking in its purest form, as it recreated the heart and soul of the original without feeling like a cheap parody or homage. The awe-inspiring visuals of dragons flying through the air are as jaw-dropping as ever, and rewatching Hiccup and Toothless form their inspiring bond was just as sweet and sentimental as ever before.
It seemed viewers at the time of its release agreed that this story deserved to be retold, as How to Train Your Dragon grossed an impressive $636 million worldwide. With a live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon 2 already in the works, there’s never been a better time to catch up with the series than right now on Netflix.
Source: Flix Patrol, Box Office Mojo
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June 13, 2025
- Runtime
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125 minutes
- Director
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Dean DeBlois
- Writers
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Dean DeBlois
- Producers
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Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Dean DeBlois
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Mason Thames
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III
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