What are How to Train Your Dragon movies in order? If you’ve been meaning to watch the How to Train Your Dragon movies, you’re in for something special. These films aren’t just about dragons flying around, they’re about growing up, finding your place, and holding on (or sometimes letting go) of the people you care about.
The series is easy to follow. There are only three main movies, and watching them in order is the best way to experience the story.
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
This is where it all began. Michael Bay launches the cinematic Transformers world with giant CGI robots battling on Earth, and Shia LaBeouf gets caught in middle of it. Back in 2007 it was a wild ride, especially seeing Optimus Prime and Megatron show up on screen and their battle. It felt huge in theaters, and this is where everyone got hooked.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Two years later second film crashes in with even more action. Bigger robots, flashier CGI, and more of that Michael Bay chaos. Some folks loved it for the spectacle, others rolled their eyes at the storyline, but either way, the fandom kept growing.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
The final chapter. Hiccup is now the chief, and Toothless discovers there may be a secret world where dragons can live safely. At the same time, Hiccup learns what it means to let go when time comes.
This movie ties everything together. It’s emotional, it’s beautiful, and it gives Hiccup and Toothless the kind of ending that actually feels earned. You might want tissues nearby for this one.
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DreamWorks didn’t just stop with the movies, they also made TV shows like Riders of Berk and Race to the Edge. They’re fun if you’re really into the world and want extra stories, but honestly, you don’t need them. The main story is told in three films, and that’s all you need to really get it.
Watch Order Breakdown
If you’re wondering where to start, the order is super simple:
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
That’s it. Three movies, one big story. Watch them in that order, and you’re good.
The Live-Action Movie
Now here’s the new twist, the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon finally hit theaters in June 2025. It’s wild seeing Hiccup and Toothless in a more realistic world. Mason Thames plays Hiccup, Gerard Butler came back as Stoick, and the film feels both familiar and new at the same time.
And guess what? It’s not stopping there. A sequel’s already lined up for 2027, so it looks like this new version is going to be its own series.
The original trilogy is one of those rare animated stories that actually grows with its characters. You start with this small bond between a boy and a dragon, and by the end, it feels like you’ve been on the ride with them.
If you’ve never watched the movies, just start from first one and let it pull you in. And if you already love them? The live-action gives you another reason to come back.