section_path: Production/Development
section_name: Development
paragraph_text: Development
  
  In February 2023, it was reported that a live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation 's 2010 How to Train Your Dragon film, which was loosely based on Cressida Cowell 's eponymous book series, was in development at Universal Pictures, with Dean DeBlois directing, writing and producing the film after previously writing and directing the animated entries, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel joining as co-producers. DeBlois only accepted to direct the adaptation on the condition that he had full creative control. In November 2024, Forbes reported that Universal had spent over $50 million on pre-production for the film.
  
  In February 2023, it was reported that a live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation 's 2010 How to Train Your Dragon film, which was loosely based on Cressida Cowell 's eponymous book series, was in development at Universal Pictures, with Dean DeBlois directing, writing and producing the film after previously writing and directing the animated entries, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel joining as co-producers. DeBlois only accepted to direct the adaptation on the condition that he had full creative control. In November 2024, Forbes reported that Universal had spent over $50 million on pre-production for the film.