If you loved
How to Train Your Dragon
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2025
What hooked you in How to Train Your Dragon was the profound way that forging bonds with untamed creatures changes your perspective.
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
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros · Book · 2024
Explores: Dragons, Rider Bond, Magical Academy.
If you loved How to Train Your Dragon, you will appreciate how this story deepens the bond between rider and dragon within a high-stakes, competitive training academy environment.
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1937
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Courage, The Hero's Journey.
This classic adventure mirrors the spirit of How to Train Your Dragon by placing an unlikely, reluctant hero in the path of a formidable, gold-hoarding dragon in a dangerous world.
Eragon
Christopher Paolini · Book · 2006
Shares a thread with How to Train Your Dragon: Coming-of-Age Fantasy.
Much like How to Train Your Dragon, this tale centers on the transformative connection between a young protagonist and a dragon, ultimately shifting the fate of their entire world.
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak · Book · 2009
Explores: Imagination, Anger Management, Adventure.
Fans of How to Train Your Dragon will recognize the emotional journey of a misunderstood youth who finds sanctuary and a sense of belonging among mysterious, wild, and powerful creatures.
Series on the same thread
DreamWorks Dragons
Chris Sanders · Series · 2012
Explores: Dragon Lore, Human-Dragon Friendship, Coming of Age.
This series expands on the core themes of How to Train Your Dragon, providing more opportunities to explore the evolving partnership and teamwork between Hiccup and his loyal dragon.
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Series · 2015
Shares a thread with How to Train Your Dragon: Dragon Riders.
If you enjoyed the collaborative spirit of How to Train Your Dragon, you will love seeing the Dragon Riders continue to challenge prejudices while discovering new species and hidden secrets.
Podcasts on the same thread
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
While How to Train Your Dragon explores a fantasy friendship, this podcast offers a grounded look at the complex, often dangerous reality of human and apex predator interactions in nature.
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cultural origins, archetypal storytelling, human condition.
Because How to Train Your Dragon draws from the power of mythic storytelling, you will appreciate these explorations of the folklore and legends that have shaped human culture for centuries.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the How to Train Your Dragon titles in?
To follow the story chronologically, begin with the 2011 film Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury. Follow this with the 2012 television series DreamWorks Dragons and the 2014 film Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers to expand your experience of the world established in How to Train Your Dragon.
Is the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon movie the only adaptation of the story?
No, the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon film is part of a larger franchise. You can also explore the narrative through the 2011 movie Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury, the 2012 television series DreamWorks Dragons, and the 2014 short film Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers.
Should I watch Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury after How to Train Your Dragon?
Yes, watching Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury after the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon film provides more content regarding the bond between Hiccup and Toothless. It serves as an additional story set within the same universe where Vikings and dragons are learning to coexist on Berk.
How long is the DreamWorks Dragons series compared to the How to Train Your Dragon movie?
The 2012 DreamWorks Dragons television series offers a longer format for exploring the relationship between Vikings and dragons than the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon movie. The series allows for extended storytelling set on the isle of Berk following the initial events of the feature film.