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Texas Residents: Win Advanced Screening Passes to ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Published

1 year ago

05/28/2025

Ted (Steady)

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, CHOOSE YOUR CITY LINK BELOW

Screenings take place Mon June 9th @ 7:00 pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: bamNc98215
Location: AMC Barton Creek Square 14 IMAX
2901 Capital of Texas Hwy, 78746

DALLAS – Use code: IumwS05122
Location: AMC Northpark 15
8687 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225

HOUSTON – Use code: ZZlBx17588
Location: Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E
7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: rCQXt39176
Location: AMC Rivercenter 11
849 E. Commerce St., 78205

Download and Print the How To Train Your Dragon Activity Kit here: Activity Kit link

From three-time Oscar^® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).

How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar^® nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX^® Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX^® technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world.

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award^® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.

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Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Houston Residents: Win a pair of passes to the advance screening of ‘VERITY’

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2 weeks ago

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Screening takes place Tue September 29, @ 7:00p CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

HOUSTON – Use code: zAYUV70727
Location: Edwards Houston Marq*E Stadium
7600 Katy Freeway, 77024

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Miami: Win a pair of passes to the advance screening for ‘Forgotten Island’

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2 weeks ago

09/17/2026

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Screening takes place Fri September 18, @ 8:00p EST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

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Location: SilverSpot Cinema
300 SE 3rd St #100, 33131

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.
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TX Residents: Win three passes to the advance screening for ‘Forgotten Island’

Published

4 weeks ago

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Screening takes place Tue September 22, @ 7:00p CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: hiZtJ03419
Location: AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10
12625 N Interstate Hwy 35, 78753

DALLAS – Use code: eLrtJ29619
Location: AMC Northpark 15
8687 N Central Expressway, 75225

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Location: Edwards Houston Marq*E Stadium
7600 Katy Freeway, 77024

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: JVzwK41331
Location: Santikos Palladium IMAX
17703 W. IH-10, 78257

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