How to Train Your Dragon 4 Showtimes Guide for Ireland

If you’ve been typing “How to Train Your Dragon 4” into Google, you’re not alone — but the next dragon movie you’ll actually see in cinemas isn’t a fourth animated sequel. It’s a live-action remake of the 2010 original, and it’s landing in Irish cinemas on 13 June 2025.

Release date for live action film: 13 June 2025 ·
Filming location: Ireland ·
Director: Dean DeBlois ·
Lead actor: Mason Thames ·
Currently in Irish cinemas: No (original animated film)

Four key facts, one pattern: the franchise is moving forward with a live-action entry while the animated series remains on ice. Here’s what’s confirmed and what’s still open.

Is How to Train Your Dragon 4 coming out?

Official statements on a fourth animated film

• DreamWorks Animation has not announced a fourth animated How to Train Your Dragon film. The franchise’s animated story concluded with The Hidden World in 2019 (Wikipedia (sequel entry)).
• The next theatrical release is a live-action remake, not a sequel. Director Dean DeBlois, who helmed all three animated films, returns for the live-action version (Fandango).

Current status of the franchise

The How to Train Your Dragon brand continues through TV series and the upcoming live-action film. According to Wikipedia, the 2025 film is described as a “live-action remake” of the 2010 original, not an extension of the animated story arc.

The implication: the animated trilogy is complete, and the live-action represents a separate creative direction for the franchise.

How to Train Your Dragon showtimes: Is it in cinemas now?

Showtimes for the original animated film in Irish cinemas

• The original 2010 film is not currently listed for wide theatrical release in Ireland. Most major chains, including ODEON and Omniplex, do not show it on their schedules for the coming weeks.
• The live-action film will be in Irish cinemas from 13 June 2025, according to ODEON Cinemas Ireland.

How to find showtimes near you

1. For live-action screenings, check the websites of ODEON, Omniplex, and Lighthouse Cinema closer to the release date.
2. For the original film, stream it on Netflix — it’s not currently in wide theatrical release.
3. Verify the film’s PG rating for intense action and peril (as noted by The Numbers) when planning for younger viewers.

What this means: planning ahead is essential — the live-action is the only dragon movie coming to Irish theatres in the near future.

Is How to Train Your Dragon on Netflix?

Netflix streaming availability

• The original 2010 How to Train Your Dragon is available on Netflix in Ireland and many other regions (Wikipedia (original film)).
• The sequels — The Hidden World and How to Train Your Dragon 2 — may also be available on Netflix depending on your region. Check the platform for the full catalogue.

Disney+ availability

The film is not on Disney+ in most markets. DreamWorks titles typically stream on Netflix due to a long-standing licensing agreement, not on Disney+ (Wikipedia (franchise page)).

The pattern: Netflix remains the primary streaming home for the franchise, while Disney+ does not carry DreamWorks content.

Who is Toothless’ girlfriend?

Identity and role of the Light Fury

• Toothless’ girlfriend is the Light Fury, a female dragon introduced in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019). She is a pristine, white dragon who becomes Toothless’ mate (Wikipedia (sequel entry)).
• The Light Fury is not a separate species of “Fury” but a lighter-colored variant of the Night Fury.

How to Train Your Dragon Wiki information

According to fan-run wikis, the Light Fury is a key character in the third film and appears in the franchise’s later merchandise. She does not appear in the live-action remake, which adapts the first film’s story.

Live Action How to Train Your Dragon: Cast, Plot, Where to Stream

Confirmed cast members

• Mason Thames plays Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Fandango).
• Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick the Vast (Fandango).
• Julian Dennison is cast as Fishlegs, according to production reports.

Plot summary

Rotten Tomatoes (review aggregator) describes the plot as Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless being key to forging a new future as an ancient threat emerges. The film is a faithful retelling of the 2010 animation with live-action visuals and a 125-minute runtime (The Numbers).

Where to watch

The live-action film will be in Irish cinemas from 13 June 2025 (ODEON). Digital download follows on 15 July 2025 (Wikipedia). Streaming rights have not been announced, but given the original film’s Netflix deal, it may land there eventually.

The implication: planning a cinema visit is the only option for early viewing, so mark your calendar.

How to Train Your Dragon live action in Ireland?

Filming locations in Ireland

• The live-action film was shot in Ireland, according to The Numbers (box office data site). The production also filmed in the United Kingdom.
• Ireland’s dramatic coastline and rugged landscapes served as backdrops for Berk and surrounding islands.

Connection to the films and Easter eggs

Local fans may spot familiar Irish landmarks — the trailer includes sweeping shots of cliff faces and green fields that evoke the Irish countryside. The film’s PG rating ensures it’s suitable for all ages.

“In Theaters June 13”

— Universal Pictures, official trailer (YouTube)

“The live-action How to Train Your Dragon drops on 13 June.”

— ODEON Cinemas Ireland, release date article

What this means: the Irish landscape is more than a backdrop — it’s a character in the film.

Timeline: The Dragon Franchise So Far

• 2010 — How to Train Your Dragon animated film released (Wikipedia)
• 2019 — How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World concludes the animated trilogy (Wikipedia)
• 13 June 2025 — Live-action remake scheduled for release in Irish cinemas (ODEON)

The pattern: the franchise has had a long pause between the animated trilogy and this live-action revival.

What’s been confirmed, and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

• Live-action film release date: 13 June 2025
• Cast includes Mason Thames and Gerard Butler
• Original film is streaming on Netflix
• Film was shot in Ireland

What’s unclear

• Whether a fourth animated film will ever be made
• Exact showtimes for all Irish cinemas (check local listings closer to the date)

Frequently asked questions

For Irish families and fans, the clear takeaway is that the next dragon adventure is a live-action retelling, not a sequel. Book your tickets early for June 13 to avoid disappointment, or catch the original on Netflix while you wait. The choice is simple: rewatch the classic at home, or experience a new kind of flying with Toothless on the big screen.