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For the full animated continuity, follow the chronological order below. Availability refers to the United States and was checked August 9, 2026; streaming libraries and prices can change.
The complete chronological watch order
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How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Begin with Hiccup, the Viking teenager who befriends Toothless instead of killing him. The film establishes Berk, the dragon-human conflict, and the central relationship that drives the franchise.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, including Prime Video with Ads. It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010)
This short follows Gobber on an exaggerated quest involving the Boneknapper Dragon. It works as an early side story after the first movie.
Where to watch: Not currently streaming in the U.S. Look for it on physical releases or collections containing the franchise shorts.
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Book of Dragons (2011)
Hiccup and Toothless investigate the Book of Dragons, giving viewers a compact guide to the species encountered around Berk.
Where to watch: Not currently streaming in the U.S.
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Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011)
This holiday short takes place when the people and dragons of Berk are dealing with the disappearance of their dragons during the Snoggletog celebrations.
Where to watch: Not currently streaming in the U.S. It appears on some physical and digital releases.
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Dragons: Riders of Berk — Season 1
The first television series shows Hiccup and his friends learning how to live alongside dragons while handling threats that the first film only began to reveal.
Where to watch: Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus.
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Dragons: Defenders of Berk — Season 2
This is the second season of the original Dragons television run. The story expands Berk’s defenses and develops the riders’ roles before the next major short and series.
Where to watch: Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus. Peacock lists it with Riders of Berk as a two-season package.
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Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014)
The short centers on the creation of dragon racing, an activity that later becomes an important part of life on Berk.
Where to watch: Not currently available to stream in the U.S. It is included in the physical How to Train Your Dragon: The Short Film Collection.
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Dragons: Race to the Edge — Seasons 1–6
This is the main bridge between the first and second feature films. Hiccup and the riders leave Berk, discover the Dragon Eye, and encounter new islands, species, and enemies.
Where to watch: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - Collector's Edition Blu-ray + Digital- Runtime: 126 minutes
Chronology note: Although the series was released after How to Train Your Dragon 2, its events occur before that film. Placing it after the second movie is a release-order choice, not the chronological order.
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Five years after the first movie, Hiccup and Toothless discover a hidden dragon sanctuary and confront a warlord whose ambitions threaten every dragon and Viking.
Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, including Prime Video with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
The final film in the animated trilogy explores Toothless’s discovery of a female Light Fury and forces Hiccup to decide what safety and freedom mean for Berk’s dragons.
Where to watch: There is no current U.S. subscription-streaming listing in the supplied availability check. It is available to rent or buy through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.
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How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)
This short returns to Hiccup and the residents of Berk after the events of The Hidden World. It is best watched after the trilogy’s conclusion.
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How to Train Your Dragon: Snoggletog Log (2019) — optional
This is a holiday yule-log-style special rather than a substantial continuation. It can be added after Homecoming if you want the seasonal material, but skipping it will not leave a major story gap.
Where to watch: Hulu.
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Dragons: The Nine Realms — Seasons 1–8
Set 1,300 years after the original story, this separate sequel series follows a new generation that encounters dragons in the modern world. It is connected to the broader mythology but does not continue Hiccup’s immediate storyline.
Where to watch: Hulu, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus.
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The easiest movie-only order
If you are interested in the core feature-film story rather than every piece of continuity, watch:
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
The television shows add character development and world-building, but they are not required to understand the three animated movies.
Where the 2025 live-action movie belongs
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is a live-action reimagining of the 2010 animated film. It is not a fourth animated-film sequel and should not be placed between The Hidden World and The Nine Realms.
There are two sensible ways to watch it:
- After the animated continuity: Treat it as an alternate retelling and compare its choices with the original.
- Before the animated films: Watch it first if you want to encounter the basic premise in live action before seeing the version that began the animated franchise.
Where to watch in the U.S.: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Rental and purchase options include Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.
Optional spin-off: Dragons: Rescue Riders
Rescue Riders is separate from Hiccup and Toothless’s main story. It follows twins Dak and Leyla, who communicate with dragons and help protect them. You can watch it independently without interrupting the chronological order above.
| Order | Series | Seasons | U.S. availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragons: Rescue Riders | 1–2 | Netflix, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard with Ads |
| 2 | Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky | 1–2 | Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus |
A practical placement is after The Hidden World and Homecoming, although its self-contained premise means it can be watched whenever you want a younger-skewing dragon adventure.
How to find the unavailable shorts
The four classic shorts are not currently gathered under one U.S. streaming subscription listing:
- Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon
- Book of Dragons
- Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
- Dawn of the Dragon Racers
The physical How to Train Your Dragon: The Short Film Collection includes all four. Some listings may instead use the title How to Train Your Dragon: Legends; that name describes a package of Boneknapper, Book of Dragons, and Gift of the Night Fury, not an additional feature-length film.
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Release order versus story order
For a first viewing, release order is also defensible: watch the three animated films as they arrived, then explore the series and shorts. Chronological order is more useful if you want the events to flow naturally. The most important correction is to place Race to the Edge between Defenders of Berk and How to Train Your Dragon 2, despite the series arriving after the second movie.
FAQ
Do I need to watch the television shows before the movies?
No. The three animated movies tell a complete central story on their own. The shows mainly add adventures, characters, and dragon lore between the films.
Where does Race to the Edge fit?
Watch all six seasons after Riders of Berk, Defenders of Berk, and Dawn of the Dragon Racers, but before How to Train Your Dragon 2. Its release date came later than the movie, but its story takes place earlier.
Is the 2025 movie a sequel to The Hidden World?
No. The 2025 film is a live-action reimagining of the first animated movie. It is an alternate version of the origin story, not the next chapter in the animated continuity.
What is the shortest complete watch order?
Watch How to Train Your Dragon (2010), How to Train Your Dragon 2, and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Add Homecoming afterward if you want a brief epilogue.
The Bottom Line
For the main animated continuity, watch How to Train Your Dragon, the four early shorts, Riders of Berk, Defenders of Berk, Dawn of the Dragon Racers, all six seasons of Race to the Edge, How to Train Your Dragon 2, The Hidden World, Homecoming, and then the optional Snoggletog Log. Finish with The Nine Realms if you want the far-future continuation. Keep the 2025 live-action film separate as a reimagining.
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