In Hollywood’s never-ending quest to squeeze blood from a dragon, Dreamworks has entered the “live-action” remake game. The studio begins its journey by encouraging How to get your Dragon older fans to double down on a story they already know How to train your dragona live-action remake of Dreamworks’ beloved 2010 animated hit. This new one Dragon looks pretty much the same as the original, except it’s not as interesting. Instead of the stunning, Oscar-nominated animation of the original, we’re treated to what looks like yet another muted Disney+ series.

The trailer is a Cliff’s Notes version of the original 2010 trailer. Hiccup (played by Mason Thames) is a worthless Viking who dreams of proving himself by slaying a dragon. But when he captures a dragon named Toothless, he is unable to finish the job. As Hiccup raises the blade, he catches a glimpse of Toothless’ green eyes and frees the beast.

We’re not sure what these add How to train your dragon‘s general mythos. But hey, it should be easier than coming up with a new idea. Shall Shrek, Kung Fu PandaAnd Madagascar be the next in line for a “live-action” makeover? That probably depends on how well Dreamworks trains its audience. If this doesn’t work, an animated remake of the live-action remake should win back audiences.

How to train your dragon opens on June 13, 2025.