Contender: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

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How to Train Your Dragon was added to this list based on the following criteria: Our Predictions Citation

Type of Contender: Craft

Contender Factor: 69.91 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Dean DeBlois

Writers: Dean DeBlois

Stars: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd

Techs: Wyatt Smith (Ed); Bill Pope (Ci); John Powell (Mu)

Distributor: Universal

Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: DeBlois (3:0 – 2010-2019), Powell (2:0 – 2010-2024)

Rating: 5.35 out of 10

Stage 2 – Content

Genre: Action, Adventure

Length: 2h 05m

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating: 14 out of 20

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: Minor (25)

Release Date: Jun. 13, 2025

Rating: 3 out of 5

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 61

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 76%

Rating: 34.25 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: A

IMDb Rating: 7.8

Box Office Tally: $262,958,100

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 13.31 out of 15

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