Director Dean DeBlois on Making a Live-Action Remake of How to Train Your Dragon
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Summary
Director Dean DeBlois discusses his decision to create a live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon despite past criticism and reluctance towards such projects.
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In promotional interviews around his 2025 How to Train Your Dragon remake, DeBlois has been frank about how
How to Train Your Dragon and Lilo & Stitch director Dean DeBlois spoke out against live-action remakes. He explains exactly when and why he changed his mind.
