How to Train Your Dragon Movies: Release Order

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2010 - 20254 Films7h 9m4.7 Average

DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon trilogy follows the heartwarming journey of Hiccup, an awkward Viking teen who befriends a Night Fury dragon named Toothless, fundamentally changing the relationship between their species. The three animated films chronicle Hiccup's growth from village outcast to confident leader, set against the backdrop of stunning aerial sequences and emotional storytelling.

This watch order includes both the complete animated trilogy and the 2025 live-action remake of the first film. Note that the franchise also includes several TV series and short films that expand the world between and around these feature films.

There is 1 other watch order available – see the link up above.

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How to Train Your Dragon poster

How to Train Your Dragon

20101h 38m4.7
Director: Chris Sanders
Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill

A young Viking named Hiccup discovers that dragons aren't the monsters his village believes them to be when he befriends an injured dragon he names Toothless. Their unlikely friendship challenges everything Hiccup has been taught about being a warrior and forces him to choose between tradition and compassion.

FantasyAdventureAnimationFamily
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 poster

How to Train Your Dragon 2

20141h 42m4.6
Director: Dean DeBlois
Cast: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera

Five years after uniting dragons and Vikings, Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret world of wild dragons and face a new threat from a power-hungry warrior seeking to conquer Berk.

FantasyActionAdventureAnimationComedyFamily
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World poster

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

20191h 44m4.6
Director: Dean DeBlois
Cast: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler

Hiccup works to create a peaceful dragon utopia while Toothless discovers a mate, but mounting dangers force both dragon and rider to make difficult choices to protect their world.

AnimationFamilyAdventure
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How to Train Your Dragon poster

How to Train Your Dragon

20252h 5m4.9
Director: Dean DeBlois
Cast: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Gabriel Howell

On the Viking isle of Berk, young Hiccup defies generations of tradition by befriending Toothless, a fearsome Night Fury dragon. Their unexpected bond challenges everything the Vikings believe about dragons and transforms their ancient enemy into an ally.

FantasyFamilyActionAdventure