How Many How To Train Your Dragon

Alright, gather 'round, folks. I've got a tale to tell, a saga as epic as the one about that Viking kid and his dragon. You know the one - "How to Train Your Dragon". But this isn't about the movies, oh no, it's about the real-life question that's been burning in my mind: How many "How to Train Your Dragon" movies are there, and should I just give up and watch them all again?

Let's Start at the Beginning

Once upon a time, in a world not so different from our own, a man named Dean DeBlois had a dream. A dream about a Viking boy and his dragon. He teamed up with another fella, Chris Sanders, and they turned that dream into a movie. And thus, in the year 2010, the first "How to Train Your Dragon" movie soared into our lives.

But Wait, There's More!

Now, you might think that one movie was enough. I mean, it had a great story, fantastic visuals, and a soundtrack that could make a stone weep. But no, Dean and Chris weren't done. They decided to turn this into a trilogy. Because, you know, why stop at one when you can have three?

So, in 2014, they dropped "How to Train Your Dragon 2" on us. And wouldn't you know it, it was even better than the first one. I mean, it had a musical number that made me want to stand up and sing along. I'm not proud of it, but it happened.

And Then Things Got Complicated

Now, here's where things get a bit confusing. You'd think that after two amazing movies, they'd wrap it up, right? But no, they had to go and make it a trilogy. So, in 2019, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" was released. And while it was a great movie, it felt a bit... final. Like they were saying, "That's all, folks!"

How to Stream and Watch All the How to Train Your Dragon Movies in Order

But here's where things get interesting. You see, DreamWorks Animation, those clever folks, decided to turn this into a franchise. So, they started making TV shows. First, we got "Dragons: Riders of Berk" in 2012, followed by "Dragons: Defenders of Berk" in 2013. And just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, they dropped "Dragons: Race to the Edge" in 2015.

And Then There Were Shorts

But wait, there's more! (I know, I sound like an infomercial, but bear with me.) They also made a bunch of shorts. "Gift of the Night Fury" in 2011, "Book of Dragons" in 2011, "Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon" in 2010, and "How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular" in 2012. Phew! I'm exhausted just listing them.

So, How Many Movies Are There?

Alright, let's tally this up. We've got three feature films: "How to Train Your Dragon" (2010), "How to Train Your Dragon 2" (2014), and "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" (2019). So, if you're just counting the movies, there are three "How to Train Your Dragon" films.

How To Train Your Dragon Franchise Timeline by AlphaPhoenixStudio on

But if you're including the TV shows and shorts, well, that's a whole other ball game. We've got three TV series and four shorts. So, if you're a completionist, you're looking at ten pieces of content in the "How to Train Your Dragon" universe.

Should You Watch Them All?

Well, that depends. If you're a fan of the series, then yes, absolutely. It's a fantastic world with amazing characters and stories. But if you're just dipping your toes in, I'd say start with the movies. They're a great introduction to the world of Berk and its dragon-loving inhabitants.

And who knows? Maybe after watching them all, you'll be inspired to learn how to train your own dragon. Just remember, no matter how cute they are, dragons are still wild animals. Don't say I didn't warn you.