The highly anticipated live-action remake of the beloved animated film How to Train your Dragon releases in South Africa on Friday, June 13, and fandom is at an all-time high.
Photos of fans dressed up as Vikings, sporting shields, armour and Toothless toys, from the South African premiere this past weekend are delighting social media.
While the young dragon riders eagerly await Friday, Studio Universal (DStv 112) will be airing both a “making of” special and previous films from the franchise. Audiences will get a special sneak peek behind-the-scenes of the upcoming live-action edition in the exclusive special, Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon, premiering on Tuesday 10 June at 5.30pm.
The special explores the journey of How to Train Your Dragon from the Dean Deblois original animated classic to the new live-action adaption. Featuring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler, it includes behind-the-scenes footage and insights into the sets, technology and storytelling that create this thrilling theatrical experience.
Additionally, fans will be able to enjoy the wonder of the original animated films, with How to Train Your Dragon and How to Train Your Dragon 2 airing back-to-back on Saturday 14 June at 3.00pm, giving viewers a chance to relive the heart-warming bond between Hiccup and Toothless before the new chapter begins.
Tickets for the How to Train your Dragon film are now available to book at cinemas nationwide.