Introduction
Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon film series has been a huge success since the first movie was released in 2010. The films, based on the books by Cressida Cowell, have become beloved by kids and adults alike, with their heart-warming stories, amazing animation, and lovable characters. But the franchise has gone beyond the films, with various shows and spin-offs, so if you're wondering how many How to Train Your Dragon shows there are, you've come to the right place.
Dreamworks Dragons Series
The first How to Train Your Dragon show was a television series created by Dreamworks Animation, based on the films. The series, titled Dreamworks Dragons, first aired in 2012, and ran for seven seasons, ending in 2019. The series was a computer-animated show that focused on the adventures of Hiccup and the other dragon-riders of Berk, and their ever-expanding dragon family. The show also featured many characters from the films, including Toothless and Astrid, as well as some new characters.
Dragons: Race to the Edge
In 2015, Dreamworks created a spin-off series of the Dreamworks Dragons show, titled Dragons: Race to the Edge. This series was also a computer-animated show, and focused on the dragon-riders' adventures away from Berk. The show followed the heroes as they explored new lands, encountered new dragons, and fought old enemies. The series ran for six seasons, ending in 2018.
Dragons: Defenders of Berk
In 2013, around the same time as the first Dreamworks Dragons series was airing, the franchise released a second show, Dragons: Defenders of Berk. This series was a 2D-animated show that focused on the dragon-riders' adventures back on Berk. The show was aimed at a younger audience than the Dreamworks Dragons series, and featured simpler stories and more comic relief. The series ran for two seasons, ending in 2015.
Dragons: Rescue Riders
The most recent How to Train Your Dragon show to be released was Dragons: Rescue Riders, which first aired in 2019. This show was a computer-animated series aimed at a younger audience, and focused on the adventures of two siblings, Leyla and Dak, and their dragon, Winger. The show follows the two as they form a dragon-riding rescue team, and work together to help others in need.
Dragons: Riders of Berk Comics
In addition to the shows, the How to Train Your Dragon franchise has also released several comic books, which are based on the Dreamworks Dragons series. The comics feature stories not seen in the show, and continue the adventures of Hiccup and the dragon-riders. The comics are published by Titan Comics, and have been released since 2014.
Conclusion
So, in total, there are four How to Train Your Dragon shows and a series of comics. The first show, Dreamworks Dragons, ran for seven seasons, and was followed by the spin-off series, Dragons: Race to the Edge, which ran for six seasons. The third show, Dragons: Defenders of Berk, ran for two seasons, and the most recent show, Dragons: Rescue Riders, is still airing. The comics have been released since 2014.
