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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Lilo & Stitch 2' a Go at Disney
Walt Disney Pictures is officially moving ahead on a sequel to the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. The announcement was made via social media Thursday, timed to June 26, aka 6-26. That number ties to Stitch as the wild blue-haired alien is known as Experiment 626 in the movie. (See what the studio did there?) More from The Hollywood Reporter Box Office: 'Elio' Limps to Record-Low $21M Pixar Opening as 'How to Train Your Dragon' Stays No. 1 'How to Train Your Dragon' Filmmaker Dean DeBlois Details the Live-Action Remake's Half Hour of New Material 'How to Train Your Dragon' Star Nico Parker Reacts to Trolls About Her Casting: "I Can't Value Your Opinion on My Hair" That a sequel is in the works was never in doubt. The movie has grossed over $923 million worldwide on a budget of about $100 million. Most movies with that kind of box office usually have more than double Lilo's budget. The movie has humble origins that are in keeping with a Stitch-like, gleeful and chaotic vibe: It was initially headed to Disney+ as an original movie for the platform before execs reconsidered its release and upgraded it to theatrical. Remaking the animated 2002 movie directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, the story centers on a young lonely girl, played by Maia Kealoha, who befriends a whirling dervish of blue dog, who happens to be an on-the-run alien genetically engineered as a creature of destruction. Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen play aliens in human form who are hunting Experiment 626. Dean Fleischer Camp directed the movie, which was written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. It was produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin, the latter now the head of Netflix Films. Ryan Halprin and Louis Provost executive produced, as well as Tom Peitzman and Thomas Schumacher. Thursday's announcement did not specify any creative team on board for the sequel. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How To Train Your Dragon Gets New Digital Release Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Dean DeBlois reimagined his fantastical tale, How to Train Your Dragon, in live-action, with the film hitting theaters last month, making $565 million at the worldwide box office, and impressing critics and audiences alike. Now, you can watch the film from home as it debuts on Video on Demand services, and also eyes a physical release in August. (from left) Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois. (from left) Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois. Universal Studios To help you find all the places you can watch it, we have formed a guide that includes details on where to watch How to Train Your Dragon, as well as the How to Train Your Dragon digital release date and How to Train Your Dragon streaming information. How To Train Your Dragon – How to Watch How to Train Your Dragon is available on Video on Demand platforms from July 15, 2025. You can rent and buy the title on places like Fandango at Home, YouTube, Prime Video, Google Play, and Apple TV+, and it is currently available to rent for $19.99 and buy for $29.99. Where Can I Watch How To Train Your Dragon? How to Train Your Dragon is now available to rent and buy on Video on Demand platforms. It lands on places like Prime Video, Apple TV+, Fandango at Home, and Google Play on July 15, 2025. How To Train Your Dragon Physical Release Date How to Train Your Dragon is available for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats. It will release on August 12, 2025. Bonus features include: Deleted Scenes Gag Reel Love and Legacy: Making How to Train Your Dragon Building Berk Dreaming Up The Dragons (Bonus features may vary depending on format and retailer) How To Train Your Dragon Digital Release Date How to Train Your Dragon will be available to watch digitally from July 15, 2025. Is How To Train Your Dragon Available to Stream in the US? How to Train Your Dragon does not yet have an expected streaming release date. However, as most releases do, the film will likely end up on a streaming platform in the coming weeks. What Is How To Train Your Dragon About? The official synopsis for How to Train Your Dragon, as per Universal Pictures, reads:
Mint
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
How To Train Your Dragon 2025 movie OTT release: How to watch the live-action film online?
How To Train Your Dragon is still running in theatres. Meanwhile, its makers have announced its OTT release. Backed by Universal Pictures International, DreamWorks' live-action film was released on over 60,000 screens globally. According to Box Office Mojo, How to Train Your Dragon recorded a strong global box office collection of $562.8 million. In the US, it earned $241 million, while the international market contributed $321.7 million. The film was released on June 13 in India and collected $1.54 million on its opening day. Its total gross from India now stands at $3.24 million. India's performance was comparable to that of countries like Taiwan and the Philippines. However, the box office collection in India was lower than that of Australia ($13.6 million) and South Korea ($12.8). The film's best international performance came from China, where it opened with over $11 million and has grossed $35.5 million so far. Other strong markets include Australia and South Korea ($12.8 million). How to Train Your Dragon is now available to buy or rent on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home from July 15. The film will also release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 12. The digital and Blu-ray versions will include special bonus content. Viewers can enjoy deleted scenes with introductions by writer-director Dean DeBlois. Special behind-the-scenes moments will also be included, according to USA Today. How to Train Your Dragon 2 has officially been confirmed and will release on June 11, 2027. Universal Pictures made the announcement at CinemaCon 2025, just hours after early screenings received positive reactions online. The franchise is already hugely popular, with three animated films, TV series and a new theme park attraction.
Geek Vibes Nation
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Universal Announces 4K UHD Blu-Ray Release Date For Live-Action Reimagining Of 'How To Train Your Dragon'
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that they will be releasing the breathtaking re-imagined live-action epic How to Train Your Dragon on 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD on August 12, 2025. The film is currently available on Digital platforms. The film comes from director Dean DeBlois, and it stars an all-star cast including Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz with Nick Frost and Gerard Butler. The 4K UHD Blu-Ray release will feature Dolby Atmos audio and more than 75-minutes of bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel and making of vignettes that dive deeper into the cutting-edge visual effects, elaborate character transformations, and iconic story that bring the Isle of Berk, the dragons and Vikings to life with jaw-dropping realism. Get more details below! Synopsis: On the Isle of Berk, Vikings and dragons have battled for generations, but that won't stop Hiccup (Mason Thames), the son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler), from building an unlikely bond with the feared dragon, Toothless. With an ancient evil threatening their worlds, it's up to Hiccup, Toothless, and their courageous companion Astrid (Nico Parker) to make the realm realize they're stronger together, and only through friendship and bravery can they overcome the challenges of a high-flying adventure. BONUS FEATURES ON DIGITAL, 4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DVD: Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois Gag Reel Love and Legacy: Making HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – Go behind the scenes to see how the beloved characters and intricate fantasy world were brought to the live-action medium. – Go behind the scenes to see how the beloved characters and intricate fantasy world were brought to the live-action medium. Building Berk – Walk onto the set of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and take in the scale, detail, and heart that went into building Berk. – Walk onto the set of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and take in the scale, detail, and heart that went into building Berk. Dreaming Up the Dragons – A glimpse at the technology, artistry, and imagination involved in bringing life-like dragons to the screen. – A glimpse at the technology, artistry, and imagination involved in bringing life-like dragons to the screen. Fit for a Viking – Witness the elaborate transformations the cast made to embody the Vikings we see in the film. – Witness the elaborate transformations the cast made to embody the Vikings we see in the film. Forbidden Friendship with Introductions by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois – Watch Mason Thames perform the full Forbidden Friendship sequence with a puppeteer in the early stages of creating one of the film's most iconic scenes. – Watch Mason Thames perform the full Forbidden Friendship sequence with a puppeteer in the early stages of creating one of the film's most iconic scenes. Test Drive with Introduction by Writer/Director Dean DeBlois – Hold on tight as we join Hiccup on his first flight with Toothless, and see the various elements that came together to construct the thrilling scene. – Hold on tight as we join Hiccup on his first flight with Toothless, and see the various elements that came together to construct the thrilling scene. Exploring the Isle of Berk at Epic Universe – Explore HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – Isle of Berk and discover an island where Vikings and fire-breathing dragons exist together in harmony. – Explore HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – Isle of Berk and discover an island where Vikings and fire-breathing dragons exist together in harmony. Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Dean DeBlois Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! Check out all of our amazing apparel when you click here and type in GVN15 at checkout for a 15% discount! Make sure to check out our podcasts each week including Geek Vibes Live, Top 10 with Tia, Wrestling Geeks Alliance and more! For major deals and money off on Amazon, make sure to use our affiliate link!
Forbes
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘How To Train Your Dragon' Is Now Streaming—How To Watch The Live-Action Hit At Home
How To Train Your Dragon (2025) The live-action How to Train Your Dragon is now available to stream. After premiering in theaters in June, the film became available to buy or rent on digital video-on-demand platforms on July 14, 2025. With a sequel already in the works, here's how to watch the blockbuster hit for your next movie night. How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is a live-action remake of the beloved original animated movie, which debuted in March 2010. Dean DeBlois, the writer and director behind the three animated films, returned for the latest installment. Gerard Butler, who played Viking chief Stoick the Vast, is also back — and he's joined by newcomers Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur. 'On the isle of Berk, Vikings and dragons have battled for generations, but that won't stop Hiccup from building an unlikely bond with the feared dragon, Toothless," the synopsis reads. "With an ancient evil threatening their worlds, it's up to Hiccup, Toothless, and their courageous companion Astrid to prove they're stronger together, and through friendship and bravery they can overcome any challenges.' The digital release comes after the film's impressive run at the box office, where it's currently the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2025. The movie has earned more than $560 million worldwide and $239 million in domestic sales, according to Box Office Mojo. It's currently ahead of other major 2025 films like Jurassic World: Rebirth, Captain America: Brave New World and F1: The Movie. Beyond its theatrical success, the live-action remake has been widely embraced by both critics and audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie has received an impressive 77% critics' score based on 235 reviews, as well as a stellar 96% audience approval from more than 10,000 verified ratings. Here's everything to know about watching How To Train Your Dragon from the comfort of your home. How To Watch How To Train Your Dragon (2025) At Home How To Train Your Dragon (2025) How To Train Your Dragon is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango At Home. You can purchase the film for $29.99 or rent it for $19.99. For rentals, you have 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started. When Will How To Train Your Dragon (2025) Be Released On Blu-ray, DVD And 4K? How To Train Your Dragon (2025) How To Train Your Dragon will debut on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD on August 12, 2025. You can pre-order the physical versions on sites like Amazon. The digital and home editions are filed with 75 minutes of bonus content, featuring deleted scenes, a feature commentary from DeBlois, a gag reel and more. Here's the full list of bonus features: Which Streaming Service Will How To Train Your Dragon Land On? How To Train Your Dragon (2025) How to Train Your Dragon is distributed by Universal Pictures, so the live-action film will be released on Peacock in addition to being available on video-on-demand platforms. How to Train Your Dragon will likely arrive on Peacock around three to four months after its theatrical premiere in June 2025, putting the release date around September or October 2025. This timeline follows other Universal Pictures releases, like Wicked, which landed on Peacock in March 2025, almost four months after its November 2024 premiere. Twisters also took nearly four months to arrive on Peacock. Similarly, The Fall Guy hit the streaming platform just under four months after its theatrical debut. Will There Be A How To Train Your Dragon 2? How To Train Your Dragon (2025) Yes, Universal Pictures is officially making a sequel to the live-action film. How to Train Your Dragon 2 will be released in theaters on June 11, 2027. DeBlois is also returning to helm the sequel. In an interview with Discussing Film, DeBlois shared an update on the sequel and how he's planning to stay faithful to the beloved original, which is considered one of the best movies in the franchise. "I think there's something about the second animated movie that most fans prefer out of the trilogy, and I want to hold on to that aspiration,' he explained. '[How to Train Your Dragon 2] was like our Empire Strikes Back, where everything got bigger and broader. Characters get richer and things get scarier, as well. That said, there are still regrets I have — having written and directed the second film — that I would love to address in the live-action version.' Watch the official trailer below.
