After flying to $198 million at the global box office, the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon is now roaring into home theaters.
Based on Cressida Cowell’s popular book series, the new film is an adaptation of 2010’s hit animated feature and stars Mason Thames as Hiccup, a Viking boy who befriends a dragon named Toothless. Produced by DreamWorks, How to Train Your Dragon is available to buy or rent on digital in 4K Ultra HD on Apple TV, Prime Video and other premium video-on-demand streaming services before it eventually lands on Peacock.
At a Glance: How to watch How to Train Your Dragon online
The film also stars Nico Parker as Astrid; Gerard Butler as Hiccup’s Viking chief father, Stoick; and Nick Frost as the dragon slayer trainer, Gobber.
Keep reading for more details on when to stream the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon on Peacock and how to watch it right now online without a streaming subscription. Plus, find out where to catch up on the original animated films and where to buy the book series, gifts for fans and more.
When to Stream How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Film
Released in theaters on June 13 and produced by DreamWorks, How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is expected to be available to watch on demand on NBCUniversal-owned Peacock around October. (For reference, The Wild Robot hit the streamer about four months after its theatrical premiere date.)
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Until then, you can stream the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie online by renting it for $19.99 or buying it for $29.99 on Apple TV, Prime Video and other PVOD platforms.
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Where to Stream How to Train Your Dragon Animated Films
Nominated for two Academy Awards, the first How to Train Your Dragon CG-animated film was released in 2010 and spawned two sequels, How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019). The trilogy is available to stream on demand on Peacock.
All three How to Train Your Dragon animated films are also available to purchase or rent online as a bundle at Apple TV, Prime Video and other streaming video-on-demand platforms.
Where to Buy How to Train Your Dragon Books and DVDs
Prefer to own the How to Train Your Dragon movies and books? The new live-action film will be released on disc on Aug. 12 and is available for preorder on DVD and Blu-ray, including in 4K UHD. Keep reading below to buy the new film, the original animated movies and book series on physical media, plus shop gifts and toys for fans.
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) – Limited Edition Steelbook
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) – Collector’s Edition
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Book 1 by Cressida Cowell
Pillow Pets How to Train Your Dragon Toothless 11″ Light-Up Plush
Funko Pop Deluxe ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Toothless Vinyl Figure
