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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 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 97%
CinemaScore: A
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Box Office Tally: $262,958,100
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 13.31 out of 15
