DreamWorks' first live-action remake, "How to Train Your Dragon," follows the recent trend of transforming animated classics into commercially successful films.
A live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is currently in the works, and the next 10 DreamWorks movies should be prioritized for live-action remakes. With DreamWorks' rich history of producing beloved animated films, several other movies deserve a similar treatment, including those that have proven successful in the past.
DreamWorks' live-action remake of The How to Train Your Dragon is its first attempt at getting in on the major trend of live-action remakes in Hollywood, with the studio following Disney's successful adaptation of animated classics like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.
If DreamWorks were to continue making live-action remakes after How to Train Your Dragon, they would only make sense for them to adapt the franchise that cemented them as a staple of animation: Shrek. While Shrek does have fantastical features, it could easily work in live-action with the help of prosthetics, makeup, and CGI. After all, Shrek: The Musical has already proven that Shrek can work in the real world. While it would most likely adapt the original film's story, a live-action Shrek would poke fun at Disney's live-action remakes, bringing the franchise back to its roots.
One of the most obvious live-action remakes for DreamWorks to do would be The Prince of Egypt, a critically acclaimed film about human characters that DreamWorks could bring back to life as a live-action remake.
7 Rise Of The Guardians was released in 2012 and has since become a popular trend, with DreamWorks considering a live-action remake of the franchise. The movie has an incredibly devoted fanbase that would be eager to see a superhero story about the character. DreamWorks is interested in exploring the possibility of bringing the Megamind franchise to live action, as evidenced by their upcoming TV show and live-action remake.
2019's Abominable is a surprisingly mature entry in DreamWorks' filmography, and bringing the vibrant and complex holiday stories to live-action could be a powerful way to attract more attention to the franchise. Although Rise of the Guardians was a critical hit, it was a commercial failure, leading to no further sequels being made. However, the tone and characters of the movie are perfectly suited for live-action, suggesting that it could have a better chance outside of the medium of animation.The Road to El Dorado is a remake of a classic 1940s-50s live-action film series, The Road to Films. Bringing back The Road to El Dorado in live-action would be an even better way to homage to these classic comedies, remaking them for a new generation.
Inspired by the real-life Cimarron horse, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a 2002 animated movie by DreamWorks that follows the titular horse's journey as he encounters humans for the first time. Although Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron focuses primarily on horses, DreamWorks could employ a similar approach to the 2019 live-action remake of The Lion King, utilizing CGI to bring the main horses to life in a big-screen adaptation. The recent TV show and spin-off film have reignited the Spirit franchise, with a live-action remake potentially poised to further expand the series.
Released in 2003, The Croods is a story of early cavemen, and while there are some wacky creatures and locations seen throughout the franchise, its grounded human main characters make it a fantastic follow-up to How to Train Your Dragon. The Croods is a franchise that DreamWorks is clearly invested in continuing, with the film getting a TV show as well as a 2004 sequel, and a live-action remake would be one of the best ways to do this. The Croods actors like Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds could even reprise their roles in live-action, with the star-studded cast helping the film succeed.
One of DreamWorks' most underrated movies, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, has the potential to make an incredible live-action movie. While the film was a massive box office flop, it could potentially be a hit for DreamWorks, continuing the success of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake.
Release Date: June 13, 2025
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