If you loved
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2014
You loved How to Train Your Dragon 2 because it masterfully balances epic, world-spanning dragon lore with the deeply intimate bond between human and beast.
Start with the source
The source
How to Train Your Dragon
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2025
Adaptation
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
Tom Owens · Film · 2011
Adaptation
DreamWorks Dragons
Chris Sanders · Series · 2012
Books on the same thread
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Much like the emotional growth Hiccup experiences in How to Train Your Dragon 2, this story captures the transformative power of connection and courage when facing an overwhelming, icy challenge.
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull · Book · 2010
If the hidden dragon sanctuaries in How to Train Your Dragon 2 captivated your imagination, you will find this exploration of a secret world filled with magical creatures equally immersive.
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1937
The epic journey of a reluctant hero confronting dragon-guarded gold mirrors the high-stakes adventure and legendary scale that made How to Train Your Dragon 2 such a memorable experience.
The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #4): A Graphix Book, Volume 4
Tui T. Sutherland · Book · 2020
Fans of the complex dragon hierarchies and warring factions in How to Train Your Dragon 2 will appreciate this deep dive into hidden kingdoms and the shadows of dragon warfare.
Series on the same thread
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Series · 2015
This series expands on the exact human-animal bond and teamwork found in How to Train Your Dragon 2, placing you right back into the center of unmapped territories and adventure.
DreamWorks Dragons
Chris Sanders · Series · 2012
Returning to the world of How to Train Your Dragon 2, this series provides the familiar camaraderie and dragon lore that made the original journey of Hiccup so incredibly compelling.
Podcasts on the same thread
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026
If the mythological weight and legendary creatures of How to Train Your Dragon 2 interested you, these stories explore the historical roots of the archetypes that define such epic tales.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
While How to Train Your Dragon 2 explores the bond with nature, this podcast offers a grounded, expert look at the raw reality of human and apex predator interactions in nature.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the movies in if I just finished How to Train Your Dragon 2?
You should watch the original How to Train Your Dragon movie first to understand the bond between Hiccup and Toothless. After finishing How to Train Your Dragon 2, you can explore the 2011 short film Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury or the 2012 television series DreamWorks Dragons.
Is How to Train Your Dragon 2 the final entry in the franchise?
No, How to Train Your Dragon 2 is not the final entry. The franchise includes the 2011 short film Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury, the 2012 television series DreamWorks Dragons, and the 2025 movie titled How to Train Your Dragon, which continues the story of the characters and their dragons.
Should I watch the 2012 DreamWorks Dragons series after seeing How to Train Your Dragon 2?
Yes, watching the 2012 television series DreamWorks Dragons is a great way to see more adventures after How to Train Your Dragon 2. The series expands on the world of Berk and the dragons that Hiccup and Toothless discover while charting unmapped territories in the films.
How does the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon movie relate to How to Train Your Dragon 2?
The 2025 movie How to Train Your Dragon serves as part of the broader franchise that includes How to Train Your Dragon 2. While the 2014 film follows the characters five years after their initial union, the 2025 adaptation continues the narrative established in the original series.