Where to Find How to Train Your Dragon on Disney Plus
How to Train Your Dragon is available on Disney Plus, but which films and shows you can stream depends on your region and your subscription tier. In the United States, all three main films—How to Train Your Dragon (2010), How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014), and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)—are included with a standard Disney Plus subscription. The animated series Dragons: Race to the Edge is also available.
Availability outside the US varies. Some regions have the films on Disney Plus; others have them on different streaming services or require rental through platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Check your Disney Plus app directly by searching "How to Train Your Dragon" to see what is available in your country right now.
If you do not see the films listed, they may have rotated off your region's catalog temporarily. Disney licensing agreements mean content moves between platforms. You can check a service like JustWatch or Reelgood by entering your location—they show you which streaming service currently has each title where you live.
Key Takeaways
- All three How to Train Your Dragon films are on Disney Plus in the United States with a standard subscription.
- The animated series Dragons: Race to the Edge is also included on Disney Plus in the US.
- Availability changes by country and can shift over time due to licensing agreements.
- If a title is not showing on your Disney Plus app, search for it directly in the app or use a third-party service to find which platform has it in your region.
How to Search and Play the Films on Your Device
Open the Disney Plus app on your device—phone, tablet, smart TV, or web browser. Tap or click the search icon (usually a magnifying glass) at the top of the screen. Type "How to Train Your Dragon" into the search box.
The app will show you all available titles with that name. Tap the film or series you want to watch. You will see a description, runtime, and a large play button. Tap play to start streaming. The film will begin from the beginning unless you have already started watching it—in that case, Disney Plus will ask whether you want to resume or start over.
If you are watching on a TV connected to the internet, use your remote to navigate the same way. If you are on a web browser, use your mouse or trackpad. Disney Plus remembers where you stopped, so you can pause on one device and resume on another as long as you are logged into the same account.
Understanding Your Subscription and What You Can Watch
Disney Plus offers two subscription tiers in the United States: Disney Plus Basic (with ads) and Disney Plus Premium (ad-free). Both tiers include the same content library, including all three How to Train Your Dragon films. The difference is whether you see advertisements during playback.
If you have a Disney Bundle (Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+), your Disney Plus access works the same way. You log in with your bundle account and see the full Disney Plus catalog. The tier you chose for the bundle determines whether ads appear.
You can stream on up to four devices at the same time with Disney Plus Premium, and up to two devices at the same time with Disney Plus Basic. If someone else in your household is watching on another device and you hit the limit, Disney Plus will ask one of you to stop or upgrade.
Downloading How to Train Your Dragon to Watch Offline
Disney Plus lets you read films and shows to watch without an internet connection. Open the film's page, look for a read icon (usually a downward-pointing arrow), and tap it. The read will begin and may take several minutes depending on your internet speed and the file size.
Downloaded content stays on your device for a set period—usually 30 days from when you start watching it, though this varies. Once you start playing a downloaded film, you typically have 48 hours to finish watching before it expires. You can re-read it anytime as long as your subscription is active.
Downloads work on phones, tablets, and some smart TVs, but not on web browsers. If you travel or have spotty internet, downloading before you leave home is a practical way to watch without buffering.
Troubleshooting When You Cannot Find the Films
If you search for "How to Train Your Dragon" and nothing appears, first check that you are logged into your Disney Plus account. Log out and log back in—sometimes a session glitch hides content. Then search again.
If the films still do not show up, your region may not have them on Disney Plus right now. This happens because Disney licenses content to different platforms in different countries. Check the Disney Plus app's "Help" or "Support" section, which usually tells you what region you are in. Then use a third-party search tool like JustWatch to see which service has the films in your area.
If you have a VPN (virtual private network) turned on, Disney Plus may block playback or hide content. Turn off your VPN and try again. Disney Plus detects VPNs to enforce regional licensing agreements, and using one can prevent you from watching even content that is available in your actual region.
Watching with Family and Parental Controls
How to Train Your Dragon is rated PG, making it suitable for most family viewing. If you want to restrict what other users on your account can watch, Disney Plus has a parental controls feature. Go to your account settings, select "Parental Controls," and set a PIN. You can then choose which content ratings are allowed for each profile on your account.
Each person in your household can have their own profile on the same Disney Plus account. Create a profile for each family member by going to "Account" and selecting "Add Profile." You can set different parental restrictions for each profile. A child's profile can be set to show only content rated G or PG, while an adult profile shows everything.
If you forget your parental control PIN, you will need to reset it through your account settings using your email address and password. Disney Plus will send you a link to create a new PIN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Disney Plus subscription to watch How to Train Your Dragon?
Yes, in the United States you need an active Disney Plus subscription to stream the films. You can choose Disney Plus Basic (with ads) or Disney Plus Premium (ad-free). Both include the same content. If you do not have a subscription, Disney Plus offers a free trial period in some cases, though this varies by region and current promotions.
Can I watch How to Train Your Dragon on Disney Plus outside the United States?
It depends on your country. The films are on Disney Plus in some regions but not others. Search your Disney Plus app directly to see what is available where you are. If they are not there, check JustWatch or a similar service to find which streaming platform has them in your country.
What is the difference between the three How to Train Your Dragon films?
The first film (2010) introduces Hiccup and Toothless. The second film (2014) continues their story with new dragons and conflicts. The third film (2019) concludes the main trilogy. You can watch them in order or start with any one, though watching in order gives you the full story arc.
Can I watch How to Train Your Dragon with subtitles or in another language?
Yes. Open the film, tap the audio and subtitle icon (usually three horizontal lines or a speech bubble) during playback, and select your preferred language for audio and subtitles. Available languages depend on your region and the specific title.
Will How to Train Your Dragon stay on Disney Plus forever?
No. Disney Plus content rotates based on licensing agreements. The films may leave Disney Plus and appear on another service, then return later. If you want to watch them, do so while they are available. You can also check Disney's official announcements or your app's "Coming Soon" section to see if removal dates are listed.