Disney fans and dragon enthusiasts alike have a new treat in store with the live-action version of the beloved animated film, How to Train Your Dragon. This adaptation brings back the iconic duo of Hiccup and Toothless in a new and exciting way.
In the village of Berk, Hiccup, the teenage son of Chief Stoick the Vast, finds himself at odds with the age-old tradition of dragon-hunting. Despite his lack of warrior skills, Hiccup manages to shoot down a Night Fury, only to discover a wounded dragon instead of a fierce predator. This encounter leads to an unlikely friendship between Hiccup and the dragon, challenging the long-standing animosity between Vikings and dragons.
For fans eager to catch the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon, tickets are now available for screenings in cinemas worldwide. In the UK, popular cinema chains like Vue, Showcase, Odeon, and Cineworld are offering tickets for the film. Similarly, in the United States, moviegoers can book their seats through AMC Theatres, Fandango, and Atom Tickets websites.
As for the digital release of How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Pictures has yet to announce a specific date. However, based on past releases, we can make some predictions. In the UK, recent films like Wicked and Twisters arrived on VOD approximately 42-47 days after their theatrical debuts. Following this pattern, How to Train Your Dragon could potentially be available for digital purchase or rental between July 21, 2025, and July 26, 2025.
In the US, Universal has a history of quickly releasing films on digital platforms. With Wicked and Twisters becoming available within 25-39 days of their cinematic premieres, we can estimate that How to Train Your Dragon may hit digital platforms between July 8, 2025, and July 22, 2025.
For those eager to add How to Train Your Dragon to their physical media collection, DVDs and Blu-rays typically follow the digital release by a month or two. In the UK, Twisters and Wicked were released on physical media between 42-66 days after their VOD debuts, suggesting that How to Train Your Dragon could be on shelves between September 1, 2025, and October 30, 2025. In the US, viewers may expect to see the film on DVD and Blu-ray between August 12, 2025, and September 30, 2025.
Streaming enthusiasts can anticipate How to Train Your Dragon to make its debut on Peacock in the US. With Twisters hitting streaming services just 24 days after physical release and Wicked taking 45 days, we predict that How to Train Your Dragon will be available for streaming between September 5, 2025, and November 14, 2025.
While the exact dates for the digital, physical, and streaming releases of How to Train Your Dragon are still pending confirmation from Universal Pictures, fans can look forward to a thrilling adaptation of this beloved tale in the near future. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting fantasy adventure.
