A new image from the live-action version of How To Train Your Dragon shows Hiccup (played by Mason Thames) and Astrid (played by Nico Parker) hiding together in Berk’s training arena as two young Vikings get ready to face the wrath of their ancient enemies. In the 2025 film, a Viking outcast befriends a wounded and elusive dragon, bringing the world of Dreamworks’ acclaimed 2010 animated tale to life. In addition to Thames and Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, and Ruth Coff all appear in the live-action rendition of How to Train Your Dragon. Gerard Butler also plays Stoic again.

As part of its 2025 movie preview, USA Today has released a new still from How To Train Your Dragon. The image features Hiccup and Astrid armored and armed as they take part in the training every youth of Berk goes through to prepare them for their battles with dragons. The pair are hiding behind a barrier, with Hiccup noticeably out of his depth and nervous while Astrid is more battle-ready and trying to help her fellow student, holding his shoulder while likely offering some begrudging advice to the unready hero.