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Universal Cinemark at CityWalk Gets a Dragon-Sized Makeover for the Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Premiere
CityWalk Orlando is looking a lot more like Berk these days! The Universal Cinemark Theater has been decked out in full dragon-riding glory to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, soaring into theaters June 13, 2025.
Guests strolling through CityWalk will spot striking promotional displays for the film, including large-scale banners, fiery signage, and Toothless himself front and center, ready to take flight. The entire theater façade has embraced the Viking aesthetic, giving fans a fire-breathing taste of what’s to come in this epic fantasy adventure remake.
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The 2025 version of How to Train Your Dragon is a live-action reimagining of the beloved 2010 animated film from DreamWorks Animation, which itself was inspired by Cressida Cowell’s 2003 novel. Directed and co-written by Dean DeBlois (who also helmed the animated trilogy), this adaptation promises to rekindle the magic of the original—with a fresh, grounded take and a stellar cast.
Mason Thames stars as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the awkward Viking teen who befriends a dragon instead of slaying one. Nico Parker joins him as Astrid, with Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast, Hiccup’s stubborn but big-hearted father. Rounding out the cast are Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, Bronwyn James and Harry Trevaldwyn as the hilarious Thorston twins, and more.
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Filming took place in the rugged landscapes of Belfast, Northern Ireland, wrapping this past May. Composer John Powell, who scored the original trilogy, returns to create a sweeping musical backdrop that promises to tug at our heartstrings once again. The film received an early premiere at CinemaCon in April and has already won over critics with its heartfelt performances and breathtaking visuals. And yes—Toothless looks amazing in live action.
Whether you’re a Day One dragon trainer or new to the world of Berk, now’s the perfect time to rejoin Hiccup and Toothless for the start of a whole new saga. And with a sequel already slated for June 11, 2027, this franchise is ready to fly higher than ever before.
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