How to Train Your Dragon Movies: Release Order
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.
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How to Train Your Dragon
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.
How to Train Your Dragon 2
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.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
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.
How to Train Your Dragon
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.
Other Film Series
Alice in Wonderland
Fifteen independent feature film adaptations of Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel, plus one connected duology.
Dragons
From medieval fantasy to post-apocalyptic terror, films featuring fire-breathing dragons as central creatures.
Greek Mythology
Films that bring the gods, heroes, and epic tales of ancient Greece to life on screen.
Masters of the Universe
Live-action adaptations of Mattel's iconic 1980s toy and cartoon franchise, with two unconnected films separated by nearly four decades.
Super Mario
Film adaptations of Nintendo's beloved video game franchise, led by Illumination's animated series following Mario and friends through the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond.
The Smurfs
The beloved blue characters across multiple theatrical adaptations, from early animation to live-action hybrids and modern reboots.