NBC is set to soar on the night of Friday, June 6, offering a unique peek at the making of DreamWorks’ live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” film, before it hits cinemas nationwide on June 13. (Here’s the link for tickets.)
8:00 p.m. ET is when the network will air the half-hour primetime special, titled “Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon”. This program tells the story of writer, director and producer Dean DeBlois as he transforms the successful animated series into a live-action world.
No problem at all if you miss the live airing, as the special will be accessible for streaming on Peacock the next day.
Inside Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon
Exploring the World of Berk more intimately than ever, “Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon” offers viewers an exclusive backstage pass. Detailed craftsmanship and advanced filmmaking techniques unveil the heartfelt creativity, groundbreaking innovation, and moving storytelling that fuel this contemporary masterpiece.
As a fervent admirer, I’m thrilled to share that the main actors – Mason Thames (Hiccup), Nico Parker (Astrid), and Gerard Butler (Stoick the Vast) – will grace us with their presence. They’ll give us an exclusive look at the intricate sets, groundbreaking technology, and heartfelt storytelling that truly breathed life into this movie.
Initially, DeBlois started the franchise in 2010 together with co-director Chris Sanders (of “The Wild Robot” fame), but he went on to direct the subsequent two films independently – a playful reference to his role as a solo director. All three movies received Academy Award nominations. In addition, Universal Pictures has given the go-ahead for a live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” scheduled for release on June 11, 2027.
In an interview, DeBlois explains why he chose to revisit “How to Train Your Dragon”. He found it offered a unique chance – not just to direct a live-action movie, but to step back into a world he deeply missed. The characters and this universe have left a lasting impression on him, and now they can be brought back with such realism and passion that viewers will feel as if they don’t want to leave once they enter it.
When is the live-action How to Train Your Dragon release date?
How to Train Your Dragon soars onto the big screen Friday, June 13. Tickets are on sale here!
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2025-05-23 17:01