June 13, 2025
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
June 13, 2025
Director
Dean DeBlois
Cast
Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, and Gabriel Howell
Directed by Dean DeBlois, rated PG, released June 13, 2025. Live-action Hiccup and Toothless rediscover friendship between Vikings and dragons.
Starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, among others.
Classic message: befriend what you fear — thrilling but still family-rated.
Critical response is solid (76% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 90% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.4/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Classic message: befriend what you fear — thrilling but still family-rated.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 76% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (90%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.4/10, reflecting generally favorable broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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