Universal/DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon” remake has taken off at the box office with a strong $82.5 million domestic opening weekend and $200 million worldwide.

The actor tells PEOPLE about his role as Hiccup in the 2025 live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' out nowNEED TO KNOWMason Thames says he has always related to Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon,

The actor, who will celebrate his 18th birthday next month, also explains why he did not try to match original actor Jay Baruchel's voice: "if I did an impersonation like that for this film, it would feel rude.

This week on The Backstage Experience it’s all about the new live action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon" as Jon and Dave are transported to the isle of Berk with stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker,

How to Train Your Dragon star Mason Thames reveals some of his favorite scenes from the live-action adaptation.

Dean DeBlois, one of the animated film's directors, returns to direct the live-action adaptation. Also returning is actor Gerard Butler ("300," "Law Abiding Citizen") as Hiccup's father, Stoick the Vast.

Hollywood's latest fantasy adventure film starring Mason Thames premiered on June 13. It was filmed in IMAX format.

I am not usually a fan of live-action remakes; however, this version of 'How to Train Your Dragon' is necessary. Mason Thames and Nico Parker shine.

Costar Mason Thames, who stars as Hiccup in the 2025 live-action remake, says Gerard Butler personified "the giant brute force that Stoick is" Gerard Butler reprises his How to Train Your Dragon role of Stoick the Vast in the 2025 live-action remake Butler previously voiced the character for the franchise's animated films Mason Thames,