Where to start
How to Train Your Dragon
7 versions · originally a film, 2025
Themes: Bridging the Divide, Acceptance of the Other, Challenging Tradition, Unlikely Friendship, Man and Nature.
The saga explores the profound, transformative bond between a misfit Viking boy and his loyal Night Fury dragon companion.
✦ Most fans start here
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
The original movie
✦ Start hereHow to Train Your Dragon
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2025
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) serves as the definitive origin, establishing the foundational friendship between Hiccup and Toothless that challenges the long-standing prejudices of their Viking society.
2011 film
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
Tom Owens · Film · 2011
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011) provides a shorter, festive expansion of the franchise, focusing on the discovery of new dragon species during a holiday-themed adventure in Berk.
2012 series
DreamWorks Dragons
Chris Sanders · Series · 2012
DreamWorks Dragons (2012) translates the core dynamic into a serialized television format, offering an episodic look at how Hiccup and Toothless navigate the challenges of their expanding dragon-filled world.
2014 film
Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers
Elaine Bogan · Film · 2014
Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) is a lighthearted short film centered on competitive sport, showcasing the playful rivalry and camaraderie among Hiccup and his fellow dragon riders.
2014 film
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2014
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) advances the narrative five years later, shifting the scope toward exploration and the discovery of hidden, wild dragon sanctuaries beyond the known maps.
2019 film
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
Film · 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) acts as a poignant epilogue, exploring the lasting impact of the dragon-human bond on Viking traditions a decade after the dragons have departed.
2019 film
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) concludes the primary arc by testing Hiccup’s leadership and exploring the complex emotional evolution of the bond between rider and dragon.
Common questions
What order should I watch the How to Train Your Dragon movies and series?
You can start with the original How to Train Your Dragon, followed by the shorts like Gift of the Night Fury and Dawn of the Dragon Racers. The DreamWorks Dragons series bridges the gaps between the films, leading into How to Train Your Dragon 2 and The Hidden World.
Is How to Train Your Dragon (2025) a sequel to the original film series?
The 2025 How to Train Your Dragon is a new adaptation of the story. It exists alongside the previous entries like How to Train Your Dragon 2 and The Hidden World, which concluded the original narrative arc of Hiccup and Toothless in 2019.
Are there any short films that expand on the How to Train Your Dragon story?
Yes, there are several short films that provide additional context. You can watch Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury, Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers, and How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming to see further adventures featuring the characters established in the main feature films.
How long is the How to Train Your Dragon franchise content including the series?
The franchise includes multiple feature films such as How to Train Your Dragon 2 and The Hidden World, plus the episodic DreamWorks Dragons television series. Including the shorts like Homecoming and Gift of the Night Fury, the total runtime spans many hours of viewing across the entire collection.