For those enchanted by the mystical allure of dragons, Disney presents a new cinematic adventure inspired by the beloved animated classic of 2010. The live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon transports viewers back to the captivating world of Hiccup and his loyal dragon companion, Toothless.
Hiccup, the adolescent son of Stoick the Vast, ruler of the Viking community in Berk, finds himself entangled in a fierce battle with marauding dragons that pillage their livestock and ravage their homes. Despite lacking prowess in combat, Hiccup devises a contraption that brings down a rare and formidable Night Fury dragon. However, his quest to locate his fallen prey leads him to a startling revelation when he encounters a young dragon, forging an unexpected bond that defies centuries-old traditions of dragon-slaying.
If you’re eager to witness the live-action rendition of How to Train Your Dragon and ascertain its fidelity to the original animated masterpiece, a trip to the cinema is in order. As for the eagerly awaited home media release, read on for more details.
How to enjoy How to Train Your Dragon now
Experience the enchantment of this beloved saga as it unfolds on the silver screen in cinemas worldwide.
In the UK, secure your tickets through Vue, Showcase, Odeon, or Cineworld.
For viewers in the United States, reservations can be made via AMC Theatres, Fandango, and Atom Tickets websites.
If you haven’t caught a glimpse of the How to Train Your Dragon trailer, be sure to watch it below:
When can you expect How to Train Your Dragon on VOD?
Universal Pictures, the distributor of How to Train Your Dragon, has yet to unveil details regarding the movie’s digital debut. However, drawing insights from their previous releases, we can speculate on the potential timeline for its availability for purchase or rental.
In the UK, blockbusters like Wicked and Twisters made their VOD debut 42 and 47 days post-cinematic premiere, respectively. Hence, it’s plausible that How to Train Your Dragon, which premiered on 9 June, may grace digital platforms between Monday, 21 July 2025, and Saturday, 26 July 2025.
In the US, Universal has historically expedited digital releases, with Wicked hitting VOD in 39 days and Twisters in just 25 days after their theatrical releases.
Therefore, stateside audiences can anticipate the digital premiere of How to Train Your Dragon between Tuesday, 8 July 2025, and Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Please bear in mind that these dates are speculative and subject to confirmation by Universal Pictures.
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When can you expect How to Train Your Dragon on DVD/Blu-ray?
Physical copies of Universal’s blockbuster hits typically grace shelves a month or two following their digital debuts.
In the UK, Twisters landed on DVD and Blu-ray after 42 days, while Wicked arrived after 66 days post-VOD premiere. Hence, enthusiasts in the UK might find copies of How to Train Your Dragon between Monday, 1 September 2025, and Tuesday, 30 October 2025.
Conversely, in the US, Wicked debuted on DVD and Blu-ray merely 35 days after its VOD premiere, whereas Twisters took 70 days. Therefore, viewers in the US could potentially acquire copies of How to Train Your Dragon between Tuesday, 12 August 2025, and Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
When could How to Train Your Dragon be available on streaming platforms?
In the US, the journey of How to Train Your Dragon to streaming audiences begins with Peacock. Notably, Twisters swiftly transitioned to streaming a mere 24 days after its DVD and Blu-ray release, whereas Wicked graced Peacock after 45 days.
Therefore, US viewers might anticipate the arrival of How to Train Your Dragon on streaming services between Friday, 5 September 2025, and Friday, 14 November 2025.
As for UK audiences, details regarding the streaming availability of the movie remain forthcoming.
