Watch How to Train Your Dragon 2: Netflix & Streaming Guide

Figuring out where to watch How to Train Your Dragon 2 can feel like a treasure hunt—especially when the answer changes depending on your country and whether you prefer a subscription or a one-time rental. In the US, Netflix includes the film with a subscription, according to Reelgood (streaming aggregator), while viewers in the UK will need to rent or buy it.

Release year: 2014 ·
Director: Dean DeBlois ·
Budget: $145 million ·
Box office: $621.5 million ·
Rotten Tomatoes score: 91% ·
Available on Netflix (US): Yes

Six key facts, one pattern: streaming options vary heavily by region, but rental and purchase prices are consistent across major platforms.

Is How to Train Your Dragon 2 on Netflix?

Netflix availability by region

• In the US, the film is available to stream with a Netflix subscription, including the ad-supported tier, as confirmed by Reelgood (streaming aggregator).
• In the UK, Netflix does not currently carry the title, according to Reelgood’s regional data.
• Netflix Canada also lacks the film; instead, viewers there can find it on Crave and Club Illico (Reelgood).

How to access Netflix to watch

• A standard Netflix subscription in the US gives instant access—no extra rental fee.
• If you’re traveling abroad, the library may differ; Netflix US content is only available when physically in the US.

The implication: US Netflix subscribers have a clear advantage for this title.

Where can I stream How to Train Your Dragon 2?

Streaming services with the movie

• Netflix (US) – no extra cost (Reelgood)
• Amazon Prime Video – rent or buy in US and UK (JustWatch)
• Apple TV – rent or buy in HD and 4K (JustWatch)
• Google Play – rent or buy globally (Google Play Store)
• Not available on Peacock or Hulu as of early 2025 (Moviefone)

Is How to Train Your Dragon 2 on Disney+?

As of early 2025, the film is not available on Disney+ in the US, according to JustWatch. It may not be available on Disney+ in other regions either, though licensing deals could change.

Rent or buy options

• Rental prices: $3.99 in HD on JustWatch for Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
• Purchase prices: $14.99 in HD on the same platforms (JustWatch).
• In the UK, Google Play lists the same pricing: £3.99 rental, £14.99 purchase (Google Play UK).

Watch on Prime Video

• Prime Video carries the film for rent or buy in both the US and UK (JustWatch).
• Prime Video with Ads (US) also includes the film as a subscription benefit, per JustWatch.

Watch on Apple TV

• Available for rent or purchase in 4K HDR where supported (JustWatch).
• Also listed on Reelgood as a purchase option.

The pattern: rental prices are standardized across platforms, making comparison easy.

Where can I watch How to Train Your Dragon 2 in the UK?

UK-specific streaming platforms

• Amazon Prime Video UK offers the film for rent or buy (JustWatch).
• TalkTalk TV also carries it as a streaming option, according to Reelgood.
• Netflix UK does not include the film (Reelgood).

Buy digital copy in UK

• iTunes UK and Google Play UK both sell the film for £14.99 (Google Play UK).
• Rental is £3.99 on the same platforms.

Netflix UK status

• Not available as of early 2025. UK subscribers cannot stream it without a rental or purchase.

The catch: UK viewers must pay even for a temporary rental.

How to Watch How to Train Your Dragon 2: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Check your region. If you’re in the US and have a Netflix subscription, just search for the film—no extra steps.
2. No Netflix? Choose a platform. Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play all offer rental ($3.99) and purchase ($14.99) in the US and UK.
3. Rent or buy. Rental gives you 48 hours to finish; purchase stays in your library forever.
4. For 4K HDR, use Apple TV or Prime Video (check device compatibility).
5. In Canada, head to Crave or Club Illico (Reelgood). In Australia, try Stan or Foxtel Now (Reelgood). In New Zealand, TVNZ+ offers free streaming with ads (Flicks NZ).
6. Avoid unofficial sites. Only use the retailers listed above to stay legal and safe.

The takeaway: the step-by-step approach works for any region.

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

• Netflix US includes the movie in its library as of 2025 (Reelgood).
• Available to rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play globally (JustWatch).
• Not available on Disney+ in the US (JustWatch).
• No free streaming options exist in the US right now (JustWatch).

What’s unclear

• Netflix availability may change monthly in different regions (licensing rotates).
• Disney+ may license the film in the future outside the US, but no current deal is public.

“How to Train Your Dragon 2 soars on the strength of its stunning animation and emotional depth.”

— Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus

“We wanted to expand the world and the stakes without losing the heart of the first film.”

— Dean DeBlois, director

For US viewers, the trade-off is simple: Netflix is free with your subscription, or you can rent for $3.99. For everyone else, rental or purchase is the only legal path. The pattern is clear: streaming rights are fragmented, but the rental market is unified and affordable.

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