Streaming alert: How to watch the live-action How to Train Your Dragon at home
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, 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.
If you missed it in theaters, the movie is officially available to watch at home, with a streaming debut on Oct. 10. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch How to Train Your Dragon (2025).
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 76 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
It's time for audiences to revisit the Isle of Berk from their couches. There are a few different ways you can watch. You can buy it or rent it on digital for as low as $9.99, or you can stream it on Peacock. See the details below.
Buy or rent it on digital
The film is available to buy for $19.99 or rent for $9.99 as of July 15. 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:
Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99
Apple TV — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99
Fandango at Home — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99
Google Play — buy for $9.99, rent for $9.99
Stream it on Peacock
As a Universal Pictures film, How to Train Your Dragon will make its streaming debut on Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, on Oct. 10, 2025.
Don't have a Peacock subscription? You can sign up for as low as $10.99 per month with ads or $16.99 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.
The best Peacock streaming deals
Best Peacock deal: Save 17% on an annual subscription
When Peacock isn't running any sort of special (keep an eye out around Black Friday), the best Peacock deal for most people on any given day is its annual subscription. You'll save 17% by paying upfront for the year, essentially getting 12 months of streaming for the price of 10. A monthly subscription with ads usually costs $10.99 per month (which adds up to $131.88), but paying upfront drops that price to only $109.99 (which breaks down to $9.17 per month). If you go ad-free, you'll pay $169.99 per year (which breaks down to about $14.16 per month instead of $16.99) for Premium Plus.
Best Peacock deal for Xfinity customers: free Peacock Premium for eligible accounts
Are you an Xfinity customer? Be sure to check the eligibility details below, as you might be able to score a Peacock Premium subscription for free. Here's a breakdown of who is eligible for the deal or you can head to Xfinity.com for more details.
Xfinity Internet customers who are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free by redeeming a reward for it. Sign in at xfinity.com/rewards and choose Peacock as a reward. Then, wait for your email (it may take a few hours) with instructions on activating the offer.
NOW TV customers can also receive Peacock Premium as part of their service.
New customers with Xfinity Internet and an X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or a Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium for free for six months.
Best Peacock deal for students: Save $8/month for one year
Students can sign up for a full year of Peacock Premium at a discounted rate of $2.99 per month instead of $10.99. That's a total of just $35.88 for the year, saving you $96. Just verify your student status via SheerID and retrieve the unique promo code to unlock the savings. Just note that it can only be used once, and after the promo year is up, you'll be charged full price again.
Best for first responders, medical professionals, military, and teachers: Save $7/month
First responders, medical professionals, military personnel, and teachers can all get a Peacock Premium subscription (with ads) at a discounted rate of $3.99 per month by verifying their professional status via SheerID. Unlike the student deal, however, it's not limited to a year. If you continue to meet verification qualifications each year, you can renew your subscription at the discounted rate — although you may have to go through the verification process each time and receive a new promo code.
Best for Instacart users: free Peacock Premium for Instacart+ subscribers
By signing up for Instacart+ for $99.99 per year, you'll unlock a free Peacock Premium subscription. That's on top of free grocery delivery, lower fees, and credit back on eligible pickup orders. That's a $109.99 per year value tacked on to your Instacart+ subscription for free. Oh and here's a pro tip: if you're new to Instacart+, you'll get a free two-week trial to test the waters. If you wait until the streaming release of How to Train Your Dragon, you could even watch it for free during the trial period.
Best for Mastercard holders: Get up to $5 back per month
Through the end of 2025, when you sign up for Peacock using an eligible World or World Elite Mastercard, you'll automatically receive a monthly statement credit of $3 for Peacock Premium or $5 for Peacock Premium Plus. That ultimately drops the price of the Premium tier down to just $7.99 (its former price before the most recent price hike) and Premium Plus down to $11.99 per month. Learn more about eligibility requirements on the promotional page.
Best for Walmart shoppers: free Peacock Premium for Walmart+ members
Walmart+ members now have the option to choose Peacock Premium as a free perk with their subscription. Since a Walmart+ membership is just $98 per year, it's already $11.99 cheaper than paying for Peacock Premium on its own. Add in the other perks like free shipping (with no order minimums), fuel discounts, a Scan & Go checkout tool, and early access to deals during Walmart's Black Friday sale and other major shopping events, and it's the full package. Amazon Prime, who?
UPDATE: Sep. 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest streaming details for How to Train Your Dragon, as well as the latest pricing information for Peacock.
