How to Train Your Dragon Franchise Expands With Live-Action Film

New Film Set For Release in 2025

The popular "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise is set to expand with a new live-action film, which is scheduled to be released in 2025. The film is a collaboration between DreamWorks Animation and Warner Bros. Pictures, and it will be directed by Dean DeBlois, who also directed the first three "How to Train Your Dragon" films.

Gerard Butler Set to Star

Gerard Butler has been cast in the lead role of Stoick the Vast, the father of the protagonist Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. Butler is known for his roles in films such as "300," "Law Abiding Citizen," and "Olympus Has Fallen."

In addition to Butler, the film will also star Fala Chen, Justin Chon, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The film will follow the adventures of Hiccup and his dragon Toothless as they navigate the challenges of a changing world.

Franchise Continues to Grow

The "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise began in 2010 with the release of the first film, which was a critical and commercial success. The film was followed by two sequels, "How to Train Your Dragon 2" (2014) and "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" (2019), which were also well-received by critics and audiences.

The franchise has also spawned a number of spin-offs, including a television series, video games, and a stage show. The live-action film is the latest addition to the franchise, and it is sure to be a hit with fans of the original films.