'How to Train Your Dragon.' Universal Pictures Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment After flying to $198 million at the global box office, the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is now roaring into home theaters. Based on Cressida Cowell's popular book series, the new film is an adaptation of 2010's hit animated feature and stars Mason Thames as Hiccup, a Viking boy who befriends a dragon named Toothless.