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Another beloved animated film has undergone the live-action treatment, but this time, we’re pleased to say it’s a gem. The tale of a boy and his adorably misunderstood beast, How to Train Your Dragon has dominated theaters this summer. Although it hasn’t exactly reinvented the wheel, “the film manages to recreate the magic of the original through impeccable visual effects, faithful cinematography, and intricate production design.”
Dean DeBlois is back in the writer and director’s chair, and Gerard Butler reprises the role he voiced in the animated films as Viking chief Stoick the Vast. Meanwhile, Mason Thames stars as Hiccup, his awkward son.
While it’s still floating around in theaters, the movie is officially streaming on digital on-demand streaming services (Prime Video, Apple TV, etc.) as of July 15, with a streaming debut on Peacock to come… eventually. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch How to Train Your Dragon (2025) at home.
Is How to Train Your Dragon worth watching?
Unlike Disney’s Snow White or The Little Mermaid, the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon actually manages to recapture what made the original film so delightful. Critics and audiences alike loved it, giving it a 77 and 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It earned $239 million domestically and $561 million worldwide, surpassing the original film’s box office numbers.
Mashable’s own reviewer raved about the visual effects, faithful adaptation, and strong performances. “Essentially, Toothless is magnificent in live-action. Every scale glimmers, every muscle moves, and the franchise’s beloved dragon’s signature expressiveness shines through every scene. Supported by a heartfelt performance from Thames, who is essentially working with a puppet, the Hiccup-Toothless friendship of all friendships is lovingly rendered,” writes Mashable’s Shannon Connellan.
Read our full review of How to Train Your Dragon.
How to watch How to Train Your Dragon at home
Credit: Universal Pictures
It’s time for audiences to revisit the Isle of Berk from their couches. There are a couple of different ways you can watch. You can buy it or rent it on digital for as low as $19.99, or you can wait for its future debut on Peacock to stream it. See the details below.
Buy or rent it on digital
The film is available now to buy for $29.99 or rent for $19.99. While saving a few bucks and opting for the rental option is tempting, just be aware that you’ll only get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish it once you start. If you choose to buy it instead, then it’s yours to keep.
Here are some quick links to rent or purchase How to Train Your Dragon:
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Prime Video — buy for $29.99, rent for $19.99
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Apple TV — buy for $29.99, rent for $19.99
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Fandango at Home — buy for $29.99, rent for $19.99
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Google Play — buy for $29.99, rent for $19.99
Stream it on Peacock
As a Universal Pictures film, we know that How to Train Your Dragon will eventually make its streaming debut on Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service. While we don’t know the exact date yet, we expect it to make its Peacock debut in late September or October 2025. We’ll keep you updated.
Don’t have a Peacock subscription? You can sign up for as low as $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 per month without to prepare for live-action Toothless’ streaming debut. But before you get ahead of yourself, be sure to check out the best ways to save some money on a subscription below.
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