Get ready to soar into adventure this June as the much-anticipated live-action film adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon gears up to hit South African cinemas on Friday 13 June 2025. Fandom is at an all-time high with young dragon riders across the country ready for the movie to hit screens.
In celebration, Studio Universal (DStv 112) is treating audiences to a special channel takeover that revisits the magic of the franchise and offers an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes of the new film. The highlight is titled Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon, premiering on Tuesday 10 June at 5.30pm. This behind-the-scenes special invites fans to discover how Dean DeBlois’s beloved animated classic has been brought to life in a brand-new live-action format. Featuring stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler, the special unpacks the impressive sets, technology and storytelling that make this cinematic experience one not to miss.
To keep the excitement flying high, the original films How to Train Your Dragon and How to Train Your Dragon 2 will air back-to-back on Saturday 14 June from 3.00pm, giving viewers a chance to relive the heart-warming bond between Hiccup and Toothless and how it all started.
With excitement building across South Africa, this epic celebration is set to delight loyal fans and new dragon trainers alike. Catch the magic on Studio Universal and prepare to take flight.
Bookings for the movie are now open.
