How to Train Your Dragon: Franchise Watch Order Guide
The story of Hiccup and Toothless is as much about finding your own path as it is about adventure, a balance that has kept audiences returning to Berk. With a live-action remake arriving in 2025, it is an ideal moment to revisit the franchise’s intended sequence.
Movies released (2010-2025): 4 main films (3 animated, 1 live-action) · Year of first film: 2010 · Year of live-action remake: 2025 · Franchise creator: DreamWorks Animation · Award wins: 2 Academy Award nominations (Best Animated Feature nominations)
Quick snapshot
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010) is the first film (Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator))
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) is the second film (Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator))
- Whether there will be a How to Train Your Dragon 5 (Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator))
- If any characters are LGBT (Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator))
- The franchise spans 2010–2025 with a live-action remake in June 2025
- No official How to Train Your Dragon 4 announced; live-action remake is a retelling
Six key facts, one takeaway: the franchise has a clear core trilogy, a 2025 remake that retells the original, and a few open questions about its future.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Franchise launch | 2010 |
| Total main films | 4 |
| Animated trilogy | 2010, 2014, 2019 |
| Live-action remake | 2025 |
| Number 4 release | No official sequel; live-action is a remake |
| Viewing order | Release order recommended |
In what order should I watch How to Train Your Dragon?
Chronological order of the films
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010) — The film that started it all. A young Viking named Hiccup befriends a dragon he calls Toothless and discovers that dragons are not the enemy his village believes them to be.
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) — Five years later, Hiccup and Toothless discover a hidden ice cave that holds a secret dragon rider — and a new threat to both Vikings and dragons.
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) — Hiccup and Toothless must lead their tribe to a legendary hidden world when a vicious dragon hunter named Grimmel targets the last known night fury.
- How to Train Your Dragon (2025 live-action) — A live-action reimagining of the 2010 film, directed again by Dean DeBlois (Apple TV (official streaming platform)).
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming and shorts
- Book of Dragons (2011) — A short exploring the lore of dragon species.
- Gift of the Night Fury (2011) — A holiday-themed short bridging the first film and its sequel.
- How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) — A special released alongside the third film, set after the events of The Hidden World.
First-time viewers should watch in release order: the animated trilogy first, then the short films, then the live-action remake. The live-action is a retelling, not a sequel, so it won’t spoil the animated storyline.
This sequence ensures viewers experience the character arcs and narrative payoffs as intended.
Is How to Train Your Dragon 4 out?
When was the live-action remake released?
The live-action How to Train Your Dragon premiered in theaters on June 13, 2025 and arrived on streaming via Netflix on July 15, 2025. This is not a fourth animated sequel — it is a live-action retelling of the 2010 original, directed by Dean DeBlois and featuring Mason Thames as Hiccup, Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick, and Nico Parker as Astrid (Apple TV (official streaming platform)).
How to Train Your Dragon 5 speculation
No official How to Train Your Dragon 4 or 5 has been announced by DreamWorks Animation. The franchise currently ends with the 2019 animated film The Hidden World. The live-action remake is not a sequel, so any future animated follow-up would be a separate project. Speculation about a fifth film remains unconfirmed.
Where can I watch How to Train Your Dragon?
Streaming availability for the franchise
The animated How to Train Your Dragon trilogy is currently streaming on Peacock (Peacock (official streaming service)). All three animated films are also available for digital rental or purchase via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and other major platforms.
The 2025 live-action is on Netflix and Fandango at Home. The animated trilogy streams on Peacock. Rental options exist on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Netflix and other platforms
Peacock also promotes the animated franchise as a binge-watch option after the live-action film. For viewers outside the U.S., streaming rights vary — check local Netflix or Amazon Prime libraries for availability. Viewers tracking new releases and cast details for action-adventure films might also benefit from our guide on Dead to Rights Movie Singapore: Release, Cast, Where to Watch.
Is there LGBT in How to Train Your Dragon?
LGBT representation in the franchise
None of the main characters in the How to Train Your Dragon films are confirmed as LGBT. There are no official announcements from DreamWorks Animation regarding LGBT representation in the animated trilogy or the 2025 live-action remake.
Who is LGBT in How to Train Your Dragon?
Fan speculation sometimes points to minor characters or background figures, but no credible sources confirm any character’s sexual orientation. The franchise has not included explicit LGBT themes in any released content.
Online rumors about LGBT characters in How to Train Your Dragon are unfounded. Until DreamWorks makes an official statement, the assumption should be that no confirmed representation exists.
What film took 30 years to make?
How to Train Your Dragon production timeline
The question “What film took 30 years to make?” is not related to How to Train Your Dragon. The franchise’s first film was released in 2010, and the entire animated trilogy was completed within nine years. The live-action remake took about three years from announcement to release. No How to Train Your Dragon film took 30 years to make. For reference, a well-known example of a 30-year production is The Thief and the Cobbler or The Boy and the Heron, but that is outside this franchise.
Timeline of the How to Train Your Dragon Franchise
- 2010 — How to Train Your Dragon (animated) released
- 2014 — How to Train Your Dragon 2 released
- 2019 — How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (3) released
- 2019 — How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming special released
- June 13, 2025 — Live-action remake How to Train Your Dragon released in theaters
- July 15, 2025 — Live-action remake streaming on Netflix
The franchise has a clean linear timeline: three animated films released every 4-5 years, one holiday special, and a live-action reboot in 2025. No gaps suggest an imminent sequel.
What We Know and What Remains Unclear
Confirmed facts
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010) is the first film
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) is the second
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) is the third
- A live-action remake was released in 2025
- No official How to Train Your Dragon 4 has been announced
What’s unclear
- Whether there will be a How to Train Your Dragon 5
- If any characters are LGBT
Quotes from the Franchise
Set in a mythical realm of dragons and Vikings, the film follows Hiccup, a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends a dragon he names Toothless. Together, they must protect their home of Berk from an ancient threat that endangers both Vikings and dragons.
— DreamWorks official description
The unlikely bond between Hiccup and Toothless reveals the true nature of dragons, leading to a conflict that will change Berk forever.
— Apple TV plot summary (Apple TV (official streaming platform))
The franchise’s core theme — understanding what you fear instead of fighting it — has kept audiences engaged for over a decade. The live-action remake extends that message to a new generation.
For fans seeking the complete story, the path is straightforward: watch the animated trilogy first, then the 2025 live-action as a companion piece. Families in Singapore deciding what to stream this weekend have a simple choice — start with the 2010 original on Peacock, or catch the live-action version on Netflix. Viewers will find that the bond between Hiccup and Toothless remains the central anchor of the franchise. For fans of animated franchises, similar deep-dives into character origins and legacy are available, such as our guide on Popeye the Sailor Man: Origin, Characters & Legacy.
For a broader overview of the entire saga, readers can also consult this complete franchise guide covering plot details and character arcs across all films.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct viewing order for the How to Train Your Dragon films?
Watch in release order: animated films (2010, 2014, 2019), then short films (Book of Dragons, Gift of the Night Fury, Homecoming), then the 2025 live-action remake.
Is the 2025 film a sequel to the animated trilogy?
No. The 2025 film is a live-action remake of the first movie, not a fourth animated sequel.
Will How to Train Your Dragon 5 come out?
No official plans exist for a fifth film. DreamWorks Animation has not announced any sequel beyond the 2019 third film.
Which streaming platforms carry the How to Train Your Dragon films?
The live-action remake streams on Netflix; the animated trilogy streams on Peacock. Rentals available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Have any characters in the franchise been confirmed as LGBT?
No. No confirmed LGBT characters exist in any film of the franchise.
How many How to Train Your Dragon movies are there?
Four main films: three animated (2010, 2014, 2019) and one live-action remake (2025).
What is the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon movie?
It is a live-action reimagining of the 2010 animated film, directed by Dean DeBlois and starring Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, and Nico Parker.
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