Mason Thames

Mason Thames (pronounced /θeɪmz/, born July 10, 2007) is an up-and-coming actor who gained widespread recognition with his impressive performance in the acclaimed horror film The Black Phone (2021). Directed by Scott Derrickson and based on a short story by Joe Hill, Thames portrayed the young lead alongside notable actors such as Madeleine McGraw and Ethan Hawke. The film was a significant success, grossing over $161 million worldwide—ten times its production cost—under the banner of Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures.

Following his breakout role, Thames starred in Monster Summer (2024), an adventure horror film directed by David Henrie, sharing the screen with stars like Mel Gibson and Kevin James. His most prominent role to date has been as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III in the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of How To Train Your Dragon (2025), directed by Dean DeBlois. This film, inspired by Cressida Cowell’s book series, features an ensemble cast including Gerard Butler and Nico Parker.

In addition to his main roles, Thames co-starred in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, Regretting You (2025), alongside McKenna Grace and Dave Franco, and is set to reprise his role in the sequel, The Black Phone 2 (2025). Other upcoming projects include a road comedy titled New Year’s Rev and another sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2027), continuing his collaboration with Dean DeBlois and the original cast. With a rapidly growing resume, Mason Thames is poised to become a prominent figure in the film industry.