Behind the Scenes of How to Train Your Dragon: Dawn of the New Riders

Universal Pictures Italy released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the making of How to Train Your Dragon: Dawn of the New Riders. The video, released on June 15th, 2025, highlights the impressive stunts performed by lead actor Mason Thames, who plays Hiccup. The video includes interviews with Thames and Nico Parker (Astrid), along with the stunt coordinator, Roy Taylor. Taylor praised Thames's talent and physical abilities, stating, "When Mason came in, he is such a talented actor and so talented physically as well." The video also shows Parker discussing her role, describing the action sequences as "angry yelling and hitting and stomping around." The video's popularity, with over 3,000 views in less than 10 hours, indicates significant public interest in the film's production. The positive reception suggests a successful marketing strategy for the film's release.