Release Date for “How To Train Your Dragon” on Streaming Services

How To Train Your Dragon recently hit theaters, bringing a beloved animated film to live-action. If you’re excited to watch it from the comfort of your own home, here’s what you need to know about when it will likely start streaming.

The film, directed by Dean DeBlois, who also wrote the animated trilogy, brings back familiar faces like Gerard Butler as Viking chief Stoick the Vast. The story follows the Viking boy named Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, as they navigate a new threat that endangers both species, forging a path toward peace and redefining heroism.

In an interview, Butler shared how his approach to his character in the live-action remake differed from the animated films. He aimed to bring a fresh perspective to the role, embodying the character in a whole new way.

Currently, the only way to watch How To Train Your Dragon is in theaters, so be sure to check local showtimes for screenings. However, if you’re eager to watch it at home, the film will likely hit Peacock and other digital streaming platforms in September or October 2025.

For those who can’t wait for it to land on Peacock, How to Train Your Dragon will be available for purchase or rental on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango at Home about 45 to 65 days after its theatrical premiere. This means you could be watching it from home as early as July 28, 2025.

Keep an eye out for the official streaming premiere date and watch the trailer to get a sneak peek at the action-packed adventure that awaits in How To Train Your Dragon.