If you loved
How to Train Your Dragon
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2025
What hooked you in How to Train Your Dragon is the way a dangerous, untamed creature becomes a deeply personal ally.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
Tom Owens · Film · 2011
Adaptation
DreamWorks Dragons
Chris Sanders · Series · 2012
Adaptation
Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers
Elaine Bogan · Film · 2014
Books on the same thread
Wings of Fire The Brightest Night
Tui T. Sutherland · Book · 2021
If you loved the dragon-centric world of How to Train Your Dragon, you will appreciate this epic narrative that explores complex dragon societies and the burden of destiny.
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1937
Much like Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon, Bilbo Baggins finds himself an unlikely hero in a world defined by legendary dragons, greed, and the thrill of discovery.
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros · Book · 2024
This story mirrors the intense rider-dragon bond seen in How to Train Your Dragon while escalating the stakes into a high-pressure academy environment where survival is the only priority.
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Like How to Train Your Dragon, this journey highlights the power of overcoming fear and societal expectations to embrace one's true nature through an emotional, character-driven adventure.
Series on the same thread
DreamWorks Dragons
Chris Sanders · Series · 2012
Since this series directly expands on the world of How to Train Your Dragon, you will find the same spirit of discovery and evolving human-dragon friendship you enjoyed.
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Series · 2015
This series continues the core themes of How to Train Your Dragon by focusing on the collaborative bond between riders and their dragons while navigating new, dangerous territories.
Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky · Series · 2019
This animation captures the raw, wordless connection between a man and a beast that made How to Train Your Dragon so impactful, stripping back dialogue to emphasize their bond.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2025
While non-fiction, this show explores the same grand scale of civilizational change and moral ambiguity that Hiccup faces when challenging the long-standing traditions of his Viking society.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
If the scientific wonder of dragon anatomy in How to Train Your Dragon fascinated you, these expert insights into apex predators offer a gripping, real-world perspective on animal behavior.
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Common questions
What order should I watch How to Train Your Dragon and the related movies?
The How to Train Your Dragon franchise began with the 2011 movie Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury and the 2014 movie Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers. These titles expand on the world established in the original films and the 2012 television series DreamWorks Dragons.
Is the 2012 DreamWorks Dragons television series connected to How to Train Your Dragon?
Yes, the television series DreamWorks Dragons, which debuted in 2012, is part of the same universe as How to Train Your Dragon. It explores the relationship between the Vikings and dragons on the isle of Berk after the events depicted in the initial film.
How long is the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon movie?
The 2025 version of How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, is a feature film retelling the story of Hiccup and his bond with the Night Fury dragon named Toothless on the rugged isle of Berk, where they challenge long-standing Viking traditions.
Should I watch Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury after How to Train Your Dragon?
Watching Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury after How to Train Your Dragon is recommended for fans who want to see more adventures featuring Hiccup and Toothless. This 2011 movie provides additional context to the bond between the Vikings and the dragons of Berk.