How to Train Your Dragon Remake Reveals First Look at Live-Action Hiccup

The highly anticipated live-action remake of the beloved animated film How to Train Your Dragon has finally revealed its first look at the titular character, Hiccup.

The image, released by Paramount Pictures, shows a young man in a leather tunic and armed with a shield and sword, gazing off into the distance. The character bears a striking resemblance to his animated counterpart, with his trademark green eyes and shock of red hair. However, this Hiccup has a more rugged and weathered appearance, befitting his role as a young Viking warrior.

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake is set for release in 2025 and is directed by Dean DeBlois, who also directed the original animated trilogy. The film stars Fionn Whitehead as Hiccup and includes a diverse cast of both veteran and newcomer actors.

The How to Train Your Dragon franchise has been a critical and commercial success, with the first film grossing over $494 million worldwide. The sequels, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, also performed well at the box office and received positive reviews.

The live-action remake is expected to stay faithful to the original animated film while also introducing new elements to the story. DeBlois has stated that the film will not be a direct shot-for-shot remake, but will rather be a reinterpretation of the classic tale.

Fans of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise are eagerly awaiting the live-action remake, which promises to bring the beloved characters and story to a new generation of audiences. The first look at Hiccup has only served to increase anticipation for the film, which is sure to be a major event when it is released in 2025.