The upcoming live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie has fans excited—and for good reason. With its June 13, 2025 release date fast approaching, DreamWorks is officially diving into live-action territory for the first time. The original 2010 animated film became an instant classic, spawning a beloved trilogy, several TV shows, short films, and video games. Now, it’s ready to soar again—this time in a more realistic, breathtaking form.

And the best part? The remake is just the beginning. Here’s a breakdown of four potential live-action spin-offs that could follow, turning the HTTYD universe into a full-blown cinematic franchise.

1. A Live-Action Sequel is Already in Development

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Live-Action) Is Coming in 2027

Even before the 2025 live-action debut hits theaters, a sequel has already been greenlit—scheduled for June 2027, as confirmed during CinemaCon. While plot details are under wraps, it’s expected to mirror the story of the 2014 animated sequel.

In that version, a now 20-year-old Hiccup reunites with his long-lost mother and faces the villainous Drago Bludvist, who aims to control a dragon army. The animated sequel grossed over $621 million worldwide and was praised for its darker, more emotional tone.

If the live-action sequel follows suit, expect another box office hit—and likely more films in the pipeline.

2. Adapting DreamWorks’ Dragons Into a Live-Action Film

The TV Show That Connects the Dots Deserves a Movie

Running from 2010 to 2018 with over 118 episodes, DreamWorks’ Dragons filled the timeline between the first and second HTTYD movies. It introduced the Dragon Training Academy, new threats, and undiscovered islands filled with rare dragons.

A live-action film based on this series could focus on Hiccup’s leadership challenges, the fragile Viking-dragon alliance, and larger-than-life aerial battles.

3. A Live-Action Adaptation of The Hidden World

Bringing the Emotional Finale to the Big Screen

If DreamWorks follows through with a trilogy, then a live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is inevitable. The 2019 animated film was a powerful conclusion to the saga—introducing the Light Fury, villain Grimmel, and the breathtaking Hidden World of dragons.

It earned over $540 million globally and gave Hiccup and Toothless a bittersweet, satisfying farewell.

4. Dragons: The Nine Realms Could Become a Legacy Sequel

A Modern-Day Story Set 1,300 Years After Hiccup’s Time

One of the most unique entries in the franchise, Dragons: The Nine Realms, takes place over a millennium after the events of the original trilogy. Airing from 2021 to 2023, this series followed modern-day teens who discover that dragons still exist deep beneath the Earth’s surface.

While it diverges from the original style and timeline, a legacy sequel based on The Nine Realms could be a refreshing and futuristic take on dragon mythology—especially if grounded in the live-action universe’s tone and visuals.

Final Thoughts: A New Era of HTTYD Has Begun

With a live-action remake on the way and a sequel already confirmed, the sky’s the limit for DreamWorks and the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. From TV show adaptations to emotional final chapters and futuristic legacy stories, this universe is rich with storytelling potential.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Berk, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the HTTYD world.