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Newsweek
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Gerard Butler Says One Actor Should Return for 'How To Train Your Dragon 2'
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 "How To Train Your Dragon" is already proving to be a massive success, having grossed nearly $200 million since it premiered on June 15, 2025. While the live-action remake retains a majority of the story and even the director from the original animated film, there were significant changes made in the cast, including lead characters Hiccup and Astrid. More Entertainment: DC's 'Clayface' Lead Has Been Found However, one actor returned from the original film: Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast. And if you ask Butler, he believes one other actor should return for the sequel. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Gerard Butler attends the "How to Train Your Dragon" Immersive Experience Screening at Frameless on June 03, 2025 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Gerard Butler attends the "How to Train Your Dragon" Immersive Experience Screening at Frameless on June 03, 2025 in London, a recent interview with DiscussingFilm, Butler revealed that he believes Cate Blanchett should return for "How to Train Your Dragon 2" to reprise her role as Valka, Hiccup's mother. "Yeah! Care, come on. Let's go," Butler said. "I know she saw the movie and really loved this movie. I don't know what the deal is, that's not my area, but it feels like she's Valka. "Just, like, who else would have come and played Stoick the Vast in the live-action? It had to be me. I feel like it kind of has to be Cate." Gerald Butler thinks Cate Blanchett should return to play Hiccup's mother Valka in the live-action remake of 'HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2' 'Cate, come on let's go.' — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 17, 2025 "I shouldn't say that in case it's not Cate," Butler concluded, laughing. "Then some poor actress is like, 'Do you remember that interview when he said it had to be Cate?'" More Entertainment: Pixar Reveals New 'Toy Story 5' Villain Butler isn't the only person who wants to see Blanchett return to the series. Director Dean DeBlois recently said that he is "wishful" for her to come back and play Valka again. "Well, I'm wishful as well. It's still early days," DeBlois said, per Patrick Cavanaugh of "I think she is probably waiting for a script, but I've been knocking on that door. I wrote the character of Valka for her, so I told her it'll always be hers to turn down first." More Entertainment: Pixar's Elio Early Reviews Are All Saying the Same Thing In general, it's hard to think of anyone replacing Cate Blanchett in any role. She is one of the best actors of her generation, garnering critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards. However, given DeBlois' love for the material and great eye for detail, there's no doubt that whoever he casts will be perfect for the role. "How to Train Your Dragon" is currently in theaters. "How to Train Your Dragon 2" is currently expected to be released on June 11, 2027. More Entertainment: James Gunn Reacts to Rumors 'The Batman 2' Is Canceled 'Fantastic Four' Confirms Classic Villain Will Make MCU Debut New 'King of the Hill' Revival Poster Gives First Look at Two Returning Characters For more movie and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Here's what happens after the credits in How to Train Your Dragon
The beloved animated tale How to Train Your Dragon has returned to the big screen—this time in live action. The film officially opened in 4,356 theaters across North America on Friday, marking a fresh chapter for the franchise under the direction of Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original 2010 animated hit. In this new version, actor Mason Thames plays Hiccup, a young Viking who doesn't fit in with the others on the island of Berk. One day, he meets a dragon and realizes the creature is injured and can't fly. Hiccup slowly gains the dragon's trust and gives it the name Toothless. He later builds a tail fin to help it fly again. Hiccup then finds out that dragons are not dangerous like his people believe. In fact, they are just being controlled by an evil queen. He tries to show his father and the people of Berk that the dragons are not their enemies. The movie is rated PG and also stars Nico Parker as Astrid, who starts as Hiccup's rival but becomes his friend. Nick Frost plays Gobber, the blacksmith and dragon trainer. The cast also includes Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur. Many fans are wondering if there's a sequel teased in the end or after the credits. There is some footage, but it doesn't directly point to a new movie. The end credits show real locations used during filming, including spots in the UK, US, Iceland, and Canada. There's also a shadow of Hiccup and Toothless flying, and scenes from Hiccup's journal. Also Read: How to Train Your Dragon takes flight in live-action, but doesn't quite soar A short scene after the credits shows Hiccup placing his hands on the journal, hinting he might draw again, but it doesn't confirm anything. Still, fans don't have to wait for confirmation. DreamWorks and Universal have already said that a sequel is in the works and will hit theaters in 2027. This early announcement makes sense, since the original 2010 animated film was a big hit and led to two more movies — How to Train Your Dragon 2 in 2014 and The Hidden World in 2019. Together, those three movies made $1.6 billion at the global box office. Before the live-action film even opened, trade reports were already predicting strong numbers. Deadline expected the movie to earn between $65 million and $75 million in its first weekend. With international markets added, that number could reach up to $185 million. Variety predicted $70 million to $80 million from North America and another $110 million from overseas. The movie was made on a $150 million budget, not including extra costs for printing and advertising.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘How to Train Your Dragon' nears $200 million globally as ‘Lilo & Stitch' races past $850 million
Two beloved childhood classics, now remade for today's generation, are proving that family films still rule the box office. Universal and DreamWorks' live-action How to Train Your Dragon is off to a soaring start, while Disney's Lilo & Stitch continues its unstoppable march toward the billion-dollar mark. Both films have struck gold despite releasing close to each other and appealing to overlapping family audiences. The live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon, directed and written by Dean DeBlois, has opened to a robust $197.8 million globally, according to a report by Associated Press. It is currently dominating the international box office. The film raked in $114 million from 81 overseas markets, with standout performances in Mexico ($14 million), the UK and Ireland ($11.2 million), and China ($11.2 million). In North America, it topped the weekend charts with $83 million. Set in the Viking village of Berk, the remake retells the heartfelt friendship between Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless. With a $150 million budget, the film has already earned back a significant portion of its production cost. A sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2, is already scheduled for 2027. Also read: How to Train Your Dragon expected to cross $200 million mark at the box office 'Lilo & Stitch' moves closer to the billion-dollar club Meanwhile, Disney's Lilo & Stitch is well on its way to becoming 2025's first billion-dollar film, the Associated Press report adds. Now in its fourth week, the live-action version of the quirky alien-and-girl tale has made $858 million worldwide. With $31.1 million earned across 52 markets over the weekend, its international total stands at $491 million. Parents and kids alike continue to flock to cinemas for this family favourite, which was released during the Memorial Day holiday frame. Paramount's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has also crossed a milestone: $506 million globally. Yet, with a production budget nearing $400 million, it's unlikely to break even theatrically. As of now, the film stands at $197.8 million globally. It's currently showing in theatres worldwide. A streaming release is expected later this year. It opened at No. 1 both domestically and internationally, earning nearly $200 million in its debut.
Perth Now
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
How to Train Your Dragon director Dean DeBlois eyeing Cate Blanchett for live-action sequel
How to Train Your Dragon director Dean DeBlois wants Cate Blanchett to appear in the sequel. The 56-year-old actress voiced Hiccup's mother Valka Haddock in the original animated Dreamworks trilogy, and DeBlois - who helmed the first three films, as well as the 2025 live-action remake - wants to bring Blanchett back for his upcoming live-action take on How to Train Your Dragon 2. Speaking about Blanchett's possible involvement with How to Train Your Dragon 2 with the 55-year-old filmmaker said: 'Well, I'm wishful as well. It's still early days. 'I think she is probably waiting for a script, but I've been knocking on that door. I wrote the character of Valka for her, so I told her it'll always be hers to turn down first.' DeBlois added Valka wouldn't be the only character to take on a slightly different look in How to Train Your Dragon 2 if Blanchett doesn't portray the warrior in the movie, as Toothless the dragon will also have matured by the second instalment. He explained: 'We knew we were going to go there. The idea is that Toothless is roughly Hiccup's age in dragon years, so he is a juvenile, an adolescent, as well, ageing into adulthood. 'That is going to alter his design in subtle ways, but mostly it's going to alter his mentality because he's a very sentient dragon. 'He has his own opinions about everything, and he'll also start to come into his own as a leader of his kind.' While the sequel is still in the writing stage at the moment, DeBlois teased he was paying particular attention to translating How to Train Your Dragon 2's heavier scenes to the live-action adaptation. He said: 'Certainly in the second movie, tackling the whole idea of Toothless being weaponised and turned against Hiccup and Stoic intervening like that, that's a pretty heavy moment. It was heavy for animation. 'I think it'll get even weightier in live-action, so I look forward to that, too, because there's something about the second movie. 'That, for most fans, is their favourite because it tackles tougher subject matter. It's a little bit darker and more expansive, so I'm looking forward to it. I'm only writing right now, but I'll get there. I'll definitely get there.' How to Train Your Dragon - which stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler and Nick Frost - follows Hiccup the Viking who befriends the dragon Toothless and challenges his village's fears of the big beasts. Recently, Parker addressed the online backlash to her casting as Astrid, with some saying the 20-year-old actress was a bad fit for the dragonslayer as she doesn't have blonde hair and blue eyes like the character seen in the original animated trilogy. Speaking with The Times of London, she said: 'There's some people that really love the animated movies and really want to see an exact play-by-play of that film, and I hope that you can watch [the new version] and find something that you love about it, regardless. 'But for the people that just hate inclusivity, hate change — when it comes to that side of things, I just don't care.' 'If I wouldn't value your opinion on most things in life, I can't value your opinion on my hair. If I did, I would go mad.'
