Movies like Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014)
The best movies like Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) are How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010) and How to Train Your Dragon: Snoggletog Log (2019). If Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers hooked you with its animation and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedHow to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)8.0/10 from 1,156 votes
- NewestHow to Train Your Dragon (2025)Released 2025
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLegend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010)
Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHow to Train Your Dragon: Snoggletog Log (2019)
When Hiccup and Toothless begin sharing stories of their special relationship with their respective families as they prepare for the Snoggletog Festival, it quickly becomes clear that the new generation of Vikings don’t remember the bond between dragon and human.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011)
Hiccup and Toothless go on an exciting adventure and discover an island of new dragons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBook of Dragons (2011)
So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBanana (2010)
The Minions fight over a delicious banana... but is that all they want?!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRaya and the Last Dragon (2021)
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPartysaurus Rex (2012)
When Rex finds himself left behind in the bathroom, he puts his limbs to use by getting a bath going for a bunch of new toy friends.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDragon Rider (2020)
An unlikely trio of heroes – a dragon, a boy and a forest brownie – embark on an epic adventure to find the “Rim of Heaven” - the mythological safe haven for all dragons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Dragon Spell (2016)
Little Nicky, the son of the Tanner, a famous strongman, has made up his mind, that he can conquer the dragon as his father did long ago. Against prohibition of his father, Nicky has managed to get into trouble and now it depends only on his courage, whether he defeats the resurgent dragon and returns home from the magic world.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & adventure
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLamp Life (2020)
Bo Peep explains what happened to herself and her sheep between the events of Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 4.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLegends of Valhalla: Thor (2011)
An over confident teen with a magical weapon and a handful of imperfect gods join forces against an evil queen and her army of giants
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisToy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPuss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017)
After tumbling into a magic storybook, Puss in Boots must fight, dance and romance his way through wild adventures as he searches for an escape.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDragon Hunters (2008)
Dragon Hunters is a fantastic tale telling the adventures of two dragon hunters: the world has become a vast conglomerate of islands of varying size and shape. This babbling universe is mainly peopled with ruthless rogues, surly peasants and illiterate, petty lords Their main concerns revolve around two fundamental rules : Eat and don't get eaten.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016)
As Po looks for his lost action figures, the story of how the panda inadvertently helped create the Furious Five is told.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBrave (2012)
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOnward (2020)
In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Great Bear (2011)
Jonathan, 11, usually spends his vacations alone with his grandfather who lives on the edge of a vast forest populated by mythical animals. This year his kid sister Sophie joins him. But it's not cool to be stuck with a little sister, so he does what he can to avoid her. He succeeds entirely too well: Sophie is kidnapped by a giant, 1000-year-old bear. Now, Jonathan has to venture into the heart of the forest to confront the strange beings that dwell there and rescue his sister.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Five years after uniting the dragons and Vikings of Berk, Hiccup and Toothless soar beyond their homeland, charting the vast unknown. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons—and a mysterious dragon rider with a startling connection to Hiccup. And as the ruthless conqueror Drago Bludvist rises to seize control of both dragons and people alike, Hiccup must step into his role as a true leader and, alongside his friends and Toothless, protect Berk from a devastating war.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Tiger's Apprentice (2024)
After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Croods: A New Age (2020)
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLegend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)
When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTraining Wheels (2013)
When Margo, Edith, and Agnes chase after an ice cream truck, little Agnes struggles to keep up and takes a tumble while pedaling her bike. Seeing her disappointment, the Minions spring into action to lift her spirits. Using their quirky ingenuity, they construct a unicorn-themed motorcycle to help Agnes ride in style. With her new wheels, Agnes embarks on a whimsical and heartwarming ride through town, showcasing the Minions’ unwavering dedication to bringing joy to the girls’ lives. This short captures the charm of teamwork, creativity, and pure delight.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHow to Train Your Dragon: Legends (2010)
How to Train Your Dragon: Legends is a DVD package that includes the shorts Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon, Gift of the Night Fury, and Book of Dragons. The first release that came out only contained Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon and Book of Dragon. A later version, titled How to Train Train Your Dragon: The Complete Shorts Collection, includes Dawn of the Dragon Racers.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & animation
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSinbad and the Cyclops Island (2003)
Marina, Sinbad and his crew are resting on a small island. They soon find out they're not alone.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow to Train Your Dragon (2025)
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisDragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017)
When the King Gareth dies, his potential heirs, twin grandchildren who possess the dragon’s unique strengths, use their inherited powers against each other to vie for the throne. When Drago’s source of power – known as the Heartfire – is stolen, more than the throne is at stake; the siblings must end their rivalry with swords and sorcery or the kingdom may fall.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both fantasy & adventure
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers?
The closest matches to Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers are How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010) and How to Train Your Dragon: Snoggletog Log (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers?
People who watched Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers most often go on to How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010) and How to Train Your Dragon: Snoggletog Log (2019).
What is the highest-rated movie like Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers?
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), rated 8.0/10 by 1,156 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers?
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers?
Yes: How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010) and How to Train Your Dragon: Snoggletog Log (2019).
How are movies similar to Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.