History of How to Train Your Dragon in Timeline

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How to Train Your Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon is a DreamWorks Animation franchise based on Cressida Cowell's book series. It includes three main feature films (2010, 2014, 2019) and five short films. A live-action remake of the first movie is slated for release in June 2025, with a sequel to follow in June 2027.

March 3, 2012: How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular Premiere

On March 3, 2012, How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular premiered in Melbourne, Australia.

April 2012: New Zealand Tour

In April 2012, the How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular show continued its tour in New Zealand.

June 2012: United States and Canada Tour

In June 2012, the show, renamed How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular, began touring the United States and Canada.

January 2013: Cancellation of United States and Canada Tour

In January 2013, the How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular tour in the United States and Canada was cancelled.

July 2014: Premiere in China

In July 2014, the How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular premiered in China.

2016: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Island" Opens at Heide Park

In 2016, Heide Park in Germany created a section of the park named "How to Train Your Dragon: The Island", featuring rides based on the franchise.

October 1, 2020: Opening of Dragon Racers at DreamWorks Water Park

On October 1, 2020, the Dragon Racers mat racing slide and Toothless Trickling Torpedo water coaster opened at DreamWorks Water Park in New Jersey.

January 2024: Announcement of How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe

In January 2024, it was announced that How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk would be one of the five lands of Universal Orlando's third theme park Universal Epic Universe.

May 22, 2025: Opening of Universal Epic Universe

On May 22, 2025, Universal Orlando's third theme park Universal Epic Universe opened, featuring How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.