How to Train Your Dragon (2025) vs Pokémon Detective Pikachu

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.9/10 for Pokémon Detective Pikachu). Pokémon Detective Pikachu is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 5m. Pokémon Detective Pikachu is the older of the two (2019 against 2025). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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How to Train Your Dragon (2025)Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Audience score★ 8.0/10★ 6.9/10
Year20252019
Length2h 5m1h 45m
GenresAction, Adventure, Family, FantasyAction, Adventure, Fantasy
Country–Japan
DirectorDean DeBloisRob Letterman
Main castKate Kennedy, Nick Frost, Harry Trevaldwyn, Gerard Butler, Mason ThamesBill Nighy, Kathryn Newton, Ryan Reynolds, Josette Simon, Rita Ora

Synopsis

How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying 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.

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent monster who seeks to be a detective.

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