How To Train Your Dragon's Live Action Adaptation's Digital Release Date Is Out Now!

How To Train Your Dragon's live action adaptation’s digital release date is sparking excitement as fans eagerly await the chance to revisit Berk from home.

Universal’s stunning remake of the 2010 animated classic, released in theaters on June 13, 2025, has soared at the box office.

Now, with a digital release already here, let’s unpack when and where you can stream this dragon-flying epic, its massive success, and what makes it a must-watch!

Streaming and Digital Release Highlights:

• Digital Release Date: Available on Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) from July 15, 2025.

• Streaming Release Date: Expected on Peacock in September or October 2025.

• Theatrical Release: June 13, 2025, in RealD 3D, IMAX, and Dolby Cinema.

• Worldwide Box Office: $560,773,200 ($239,808,200 domestic, $320,965,000 international).

• Cast: Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, Gerard Butler as Stoick.

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, hit digital platforms on July 15, 2025, just one month after its theatrical debut, allowing fans to rent or purchase it on services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango at Home.

While Universal and DreamWorks haven’t confirmed an exact streaming date, industry patterns and reports suggest it will land on Peacock, Universal’s streaming service, in September or October 2025, roughly three to four months after its theatrical run.

This faithful remake follows Hiccup (Mason Thames), a young Viking who befriends Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, challenging Berk’s dragon-slaying traditions. The film, shot in Belfast with a $150 million budget, has earned $560.8 million worldwide, with $239.8 million domestically and $321 million internationally, per Box Office Mojo.

Its opening weekend grossed $84.6 million domestically and $197.8 million globally, making it 2025’s fourth-biggest debut. Fans on X are raving, calling it a “visual masterpiece” and praising the “heartfelt” performances, though some note its shot-for-shot loyalty to the original limits new surprises.

Why the rush to stream? The film’s IMAX visuals, innovative puppetry, and John Powell’s iconic score make it a spectacle, earning a 77% Rotten Tomatoes score and an “A” CinemaScore. Gerard Butler’s return as Stoick, dedicated to his late mother Margaret, adds emotional depth.

The PG-rated adventure appeals to families and nostalgic fans alike, with a 97% Popcornmeter score. A sequel, adapting How to Train Your Dragon 2, is set for June 11, 2027, signaling more adventures ahead.

For now, you can catch the film in theaters or grab it digitally. Peacock’s streaming window will likely follow Universal’s pattern, with a possible Netflix release in 2027 after Peacock and Prime Video runs.

The film’s box office success, driven by 68% of audiences under 35 and a Roblox campaign with 10 million plays, shows its broad appeal.

Some Closing Thoughts:

How to Train Your Dragon’s live-action remake is a soaring triumph, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge visuals. Whether you rent it now or wait for Peacock, Hiccup and Toothless are ready to steal your heart again.

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