Where to Find How to Train Your Dragon Right Now

How to Train Your Dragon is not currently on Disney Plus in the United States. The film is owned by DreamWorks Animation, which is a separate studio from Disney, even though Disney has a distribution deal with DreamWorks. The streaming rights to How to Train Your Dragon belong to other platforms depending on your region and the specific film in the franchise.

In the U.S., the original How to Train Your Dragon (2010) and How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) are typically available on Peacock, which is NBC's streaming service. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) has rotated between different platforms. Streaming rights change every few years as licensing agreements expire and renew, so where you can watch each film shifts over time.

The easiest way to check the current location is to search the film title on JustWatch.com or Reelgood.com. These sites show you which streaming service has each movie right now in your country, and whether you can rent or purchase it instead.

Key Takeaways

  • How to Train Your Dragon films are owned by DreamWorks Animation, not Disney, so they do not appear on Disney Plus in the United States.
  • The first two films are usually on Peacock, while the third film rotates between platforms as licensing agreements change.
  • Streaming rights shift every few years, so the location of each film changes periodically.
  • JustWatch and Reelgood let you search by title and see which service has it today in your region.
  • You can often rent or purchase the films on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV if they are not on a subscription service you already have.

Why How to Train Your Dragon Is Not on Disney Plus

Disney does not own DreamWorks Animation outright. While Disney distributes some DreamWorks films in theaters and has a partnership with the studio, DreamWorks retains ownership of its own franchises, including How to Train Your Dragon. This means DreamWorks controls where the films stream and can license them to any platform willing to pay.

Disney Plus focuses on content Disney owns directly — films and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and other studios Disney has acquired. Because DreamWorks is not owned by Disney, its films do not automatically go to Disney Plus. Instead, DreamWorks negotiates separate deals with streaming services like Peacock, Netflix, and others depending on the market and the timing of the licensing agreement.

Where Each Film in the Franchise Streams

The three main How to Train Your Dragon films have different streaming homes because they were released in different years and have separate licensing agreements. The original film and its sequel have been on Peacock for several years, though this can change when the contract renews. The third film, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, has appeared on Netflix in some regions and rotated to other platforms in others.

DreamWorks also released How to Train Your Dragon: The Nine Realms, an animated series that premiered on Peacock in 2024. This show is exclusive to Peacock as part of DreamWorks' partnership with NBC and Peacock for original content. If you want to watch the newest How to Train Your Dragon content, Peacock is the most likely place to find it.

Licensing agreements typically last three to five years before they expire and are renegotiated. When a contract ends, the film may move to a different streaming service or become available only for purchase or rental for a period of time. This is why the same film might be on Peacock one year and Netflix the next.

How to Rent or Buy How to Train Your Dragon Instead

If the films are not on a streaming service you subscribe to, you can rent or purchase them digitally. All three main films are available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Renting usually costs between $3.99 and $5.99 and lets you watch for 24 to 48 hours. Purchasing costs between $9.99 and $14.99 and gives you permanent access to the film on that platform.

Physical copies on Blu-ray and DVD are also still available through retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target if you prefer to own a physical disc. These are often cheaper than digital purchase, especially if you buy used copies.

What to Expect If How to Train Your Dragon Comes to Disney Plus

It is unlikely that How to Train Your Dragon will come to Disney Plus in the near future because DreamWorks has an established relationship with Peacock and other platforms. However, streaming deals do change, and if DreamWorks and Disney negotiate a new agreement, the films could eventually appear on Disney Plus. This would most likely happen if Disney acquires DreamWorks outright, which has not occurred as of now.

If you want to stay informed about where the films stream, set up a notification on JustWatch for each title. The site will alert you when the film becomes available on a new service or when it leaves a platform you currently use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is How to Train Your Dragon on Disney Plus in other countries?

No. How to Train Your Dragon is not on Disney Plus in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or Australia. In some regions outside these countries, availability may differ because streaming rights are negotiated separately by region. Check JustWatch with your country selected to see what is available where you are.

Will How to Train Your Dragon ever come to Disney Plus?

It is possible but unlikely in the near term. DreamWorks has strong partnerships with Peacock and other platforms. The films would most likely move to Disney Plus only if Disney purchased DreamWorks Animation, which has not been announced.

Can I watch How to Train Your Dragon on Peacock?

The first two films are usually on Peacock with a standard subscription. The third film rotates between platforms. Peacock also has the new series How to Train Your Dragon: The Nine Realms. Check Peacock directly or search the title on the app to confirm it is currently available.

What if I have a Disney Plus subscription but want to watch How to Train Your Dragon?

You would need to subscribe to Peacock, rent the film, or purchase it. If you already pay for Peacock as part of a Comcast bundle or as a standalone subscription, check there first. Otherwise, renting for $3.99 to $5.99 is usually the cheapest option if you only want to watch once.

Are the How to Train Your Dragon TV shows on Disney Plus?

No. How to Train Your Dragon: The Nine Realms is exclusive to Peacock. Earlier TV series like Dragons: Race to the Edge were on Netflix but may no longer be available depending on your region and the current licensing agreement.