Universal's live-action How to Train Your Dragon reimagines the beloved animated classic with real actors and a photorealistic Toothless. Here's where to stream it in the UK.
UK Streaming Options (March 2026)
| Service | Status | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NOW Cinema | ✓ Available | £9.99/mo |
| Sky Cinema | ✓ Available | Package dependent |
| Netflix UK | Not yet | Expected ~2027 |
| Prime Video | Rent/Buy | From £4.99 |
| Disney+ | Not available | — |
Quick verdict: Stream on NOW Cinema or Sky Cinema. Universal films go to Sky/NOW first.
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Is It Any Good?
Dean DeBlois directed the original animated films and returns here. Mason Thames plays Hiccup, Nico Parker plays Astrid, and Gerard Butler reprises his voice role as Stoick (now in live action).
For kids: Absolutely. The dragon design is stunning and the emotional beats land.
For adults: If you loved the animated films, this honours them while adding visual spectacle.
Will It Come to Netflix UK?
Eventually. Universal films typically arrive on Netflix UK about 18-24 months after their Sky/NOW window. Expect mid-to-late 2027.
The Animated Films
The original trilogy is often available on Netflix UK, though it rotates. Check availability:
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
FAQ
Is How to Train Your Dragon (2025) on Netflix UK? Not yet. It's exclusive to NOW/Sky Cinema. Netflix expected 2027.
Who plays Hiccup? Mason Thames, with Nico Parker as Astrid.
Is this a sequel or remake? A live-action remake of the original story, adapted from Cressida Cowell's books.
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