7 Dragon Movies To Watch If You Like “How To Train Your Dragon”

How to Train Your Dragon is one of DreamWorks’ strongest franchises. The story of a young Viking who befriends a dragon despite their aggressive past wowed audience members with its stunning animation and powerful narrative. Fans of the series will be able to view a live-action remake of the original film in March 2025.

There are also plenty of other wonderful fantasy shifts to keep you occupied while you wait. The franchise’s themes, such as overcoming discrimination, discovering one’s hidden skills, and the strength of society as a whole are universal, permitting them to be depicted in a variety of original ways.

Dragonslayer (1981)

Every year, the royal family of Urland sacrifices two maidens to appease the dragon Vermithrax Pejorative’s hunger. Valerian (Caitlin Clarke), disguised as a man, seeks the help of the magician Ulrich (Ralph Richardson). When he is dead, Valerian turns to his apprentice, Galen (Peter MacNicol).

Dragonslayer combines a typical coming-of-age story with the rough edge of 1980s fantasy flicks. Many human characters exhibit their worth in unexpected ways, such as Valerian concealing her identity and Galen’s unwillingness to submit. The film culminates with Vermithrax, who remains one of cinema’s greatest dragons thanks to breakthrough special effects.

Raya And The Lost Dragon (2021)

Five hundred years ago, dragons sacrificed themselves to save what remains of Kumandra’s fantasy world by creating a magical orb that repelled the destructive evil spirits known as Druun. The lands are once again under attack, and the people are more divided than ever. Raya, Chief Benja’s daughter, starts on a mission to find the legendary final dragon, Sisu, thus saving her people from the Druun. With faith and courage, she can bring the divided people of Kumandra together, restoring peace among the dragons and those who have been cast to stone—including her father. This visually outstanding and culturally diverse story is a must-see!

Wish Dragon (2020) 

Although Wish Dragon has many similarities to Disney’s Aladdin, it always manages to surprise with its wonderful legend. It follows Din, a rural lad who longs to reconnect with a boyhood pal. Din encounters an enchanting teapot and unleashes a wise dragon, leading them on an adventure that teaches them both that the most important things in life are family and friends, as well as accepting themselves.

Dragon Rider (2020)

Based on Cornelia Funke’s best-selling novel of the same name from the 1990s, Dragon Rider tells the story of unexpected supporters who band united to set up a safe refuge for dragons threatened by the impending launch of humans in their territories. Without understanding it at first, their friendship transcends time and grows closer as they encounter magical creatures and confront tests that test their determination on their quest to locate the mythical Rim of Heaven.

The Last Unicorn (1982)

When an immortal unicorn (Mia Farrow) realizes she may be the last of her kind, she leaves her forest home to look for answers. She discovers that King Haggard (Sir Christopher Lee) imprisoned the unicorns employing his evil Red Bull. On her way to Haggard’s castle, she is supported by two unusual companions: a rash magician and a bandit’s wife.

Having a paranormal creature as the main character allows The Last Unicorn to explore some intriguing themes. Among these are the symbolic significance of regret and immortality. The variance between how mythological and human characters approach these problems is fascinating, allowing each to evolve in ways they never imagined.

Epic (2013)

When Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried) meets the dying Queen of the Leafman (Beyoncé Knowles), she is shrunk to their size and given an enigmatic seed pod. M.K., aided by the Leafman’s captain and the pod’s snail and slug guardians, keeps the pod safe until a new queen can be picked. Meanwhile, Mandrake (Christoph Waltz), the Boggans’ monarch, desires to corrupt the pod over the passing away of his son.

While Epic shares numerous similarities with other environmentally aware films, it still has a concept to offer. The animation is colorful and vibrant, with a fantastic score by Danny Elfman. Combine this with some inventive flying scenes that take benefit of the characters’ tiny proportions, and the picture sells itself as a truly magical world.