The Ultimate How To Train Your Dragon Timeline: Every Movie, Series, And Special In Chronological Order (Updated 2025)
Are you ready to return to the world of Vikings and dragons? The How to Train Your Dragon (HTTYD) franchise, which began with the heartfelt story of Hiccup and his Night Fury, Toothless, has expanded into a vast and complex universe spanning three blockbuster animated films, multiple TV series, and several short films. With the highly-anticipated live-action remake scheduled for release in June 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit the epic saga in the correct chronological order.
This comprehensive guide, updated for December 2025, provides the definitive timeline for every piece of the franchise, ensuring you experience the full emotional journey of the Dragon Riders of Berk, from Hiccup's first tentative flight to the eventual discovery of the mythical Hidden World.
The Definitive How to Train Your Dragon Chronological Viewing Order
To fully appreciate the growth of Hiccup, Astrid, and their friends, it's essential to follow the story chronologically. The animated television series and short films serve as vital bridges between the main feature films, detailing the five-year gap between the first and second movies, and the significant time jump after the third.
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
This is where the journey begins. It introduces the young, clumsy Viking Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, his father Stoick the Vast, and his groundbreaking friendship with Toothless, the last known Night Fury. The film concludes with the Vikings of Berk finally achieving peace with the dragons.
- Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (Short Film, 2010)
A fun short that focuses on Gobber the Belch and his obsession with a mythical dragon, the BoneKnapper. It takes place shortly after the events of the first film.
- Gift of the Night Fury (Short Film, 2011)
Set during the Viking winter holiday of Snoggletog, this special explores what happens when all the dragons suddenly leave Berk. It’s a crucial emotional bridge that solidifies the bond between Hiccup and Toothless.
- Book of Dragons (Short Film, 2011)
A short, educational piece that acts as a guide to the various dragon species, featuring Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and the other Dragon Riders.
- DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk & Defenders of Berk (TV Series, 2012–2014)
These two seasons detail the immediate aftermath of the first film, showing Hiccup, Astrid Hofferson, Fishlegs Ingerman, Snotlout Jorgenson, and the twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut Thorston learning to live with and train their dragons—Stormfly, Meatlug, Hookfang, and Barf & Belch. They face new threats and discover new dragon species, establishing the foundation of the Dragon Riders.
- Dragons: Race to the Edge (TV Series, 2015–2018)
This six-season series is the most substantial chunk of the timeline, set three years after the previous TV series and leading directly into the second film. It follows the Dragon Riders as they discover the Dragon Eye artifact, explore new islands, and establish the Dragon’s Edge base. This series is essential for understanding the characters' growth and the political landscape before HTTYD 2.
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Set five years after the first film, Hiccup is now 20 years old and the Dragon Riders are mature explorers. This film introduces Hiccup’s long-lost mother, Valka, and the formidable villain Drago Bludvist. It is a major turning point in the franchise, defining Hiccup's role as the future chief of Berk.
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
The final chapter of the animated trilogy, set one year after the second film. Hiccup, now the Chief of Berk, must lead his people and their dragons to safety from the ruthless dragon hunter Grimmel the Grisly. The film is a poignant conclusion, focusing on the ultimate sacrifice for peace and the emotional farewell between Hiccup and Toothless’s Light Fury mate.
- How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (Special, 2019)
Set ten years after the events of The Hidden World, this holiday special features the adult Hiccup and Astrid, now with two children, as they prepare for Snoggletog and reflect on the time since the dragons left. It provides a heartwarming glimpse into the future of New Berk.
The Far Future: Dragons: The Nine Realms
The story of dragons didn't end with Hiccup and Toothless; it simply went into hiding. The newest animated series takes the franchise into a completely different era.
Dragons: The Nine Realms (TV Series, 2021–Present)
This modern-day series is set a massive 1,300 years after the events of The Hidden World. Dragons are now a legend, and the world has changed completely. The series follows a group of modern-day children who discover a massive, geological fissure that opens to a hidden world—the Nine Realms—where dragons still exist. This show is a standalone sequel, featuring new characters like Tom Kullersen and his dragon Thunder, who is a descendant of Toothless. While it’s chronologically the last entry, it can be watched independently of the original trilogy.
The New Beginning: How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Remake (2025)
The How to Train Your Dragon franchise is set to soar to new heights with a highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the first film.
Release Date and Cast Details
The live-action movie is currently slated for a theatrical release on June 13, 2025. This film is not a sequel to the animated trilogy, but a faithful, live-action remake of the original 2010 movie. It will re-tell the core story of the unlikely friendship between the Viking teen and the elusive Night Fury, Toothless.
The main cast for the live-action remake includes:
- Mason Thames as Hiccup
- Nico Parker as Astrid Hofferson
- Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast (the only original voice actor confirmed to return)
This new movie offers a fresh perspective on the classic tale of Dragon Training and will serve as a new entry point for a global audience, demonstrating the enduring legacy of the franchise.
Topical Authority: Key Characters and Dragons (Entities)
To truly master the HTTYD lore, understanding the core entities is essential. The franchise is built on the relationships between the Dragon Riders and their unique dragon partners.
The Dragon Riders of Berk
- Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third: The protagonist, inventor, and eventual Chief of Berk and New Berk.
- Astrid Hofferson: Hiccup's tough, loyal partner and eventual wife; a formidable Dragon Rider.
- Stoick the Vast: Hiccup’s father, the former Chief of Berk, and a powerful Viking leader.
- Gobber the Belch: Stoick’s best friend and the village blacksmith; a mentor to Hiccup.
- Fishlegs Ingerman: The gentle, knowledgeable Dragon Rider whose encyclopedic knowledge of dragons is invaluable.
- Snotlout Jorgenson: Hiccup's arrogant but loyal cousin.
- Ruffnut and Tuffnut Thorston: The chaotic, inseparable twin Dragon Riders.
The Iconic Dragons
- Toothless (Night Fury): The last known Night Fury and Hiccup's best friend. His intelligence and rarity make him the most important dragon in the franchise.
- Stormfly (Deadly Nadder): Astrid’s fast and beautiful dragon partner.
- Hookfang (Monstrous Nightmare): Snotlout’s aggressive, fiery dragon.
- Meatlug (Gronckle): Fishlegs’s loyal, rock-eating dragon.
- Barf and Belch (Hideous Zippleback): The two-headed dragon ridden by the twins, Ruffnut and Tuffnut.
- Light Fury: A distinct, white female dragon who becomes Toothless's mate in The Hidden World.
Following this detailed chronological order will allow you to experience the complete, interconnected saga of the How to Train Your Dragon universe, from the early days of Dragon Training to the discovery of The Hidden World, and the far-future adventures in The Nine Realms.
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