Here's the order to watch the "How to Train Your Dragon" movies and TV shows chronologically:
Movies:
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How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
TV Shows:
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DreamWorks Dragons (2012-2014) (Season 1: Riders of Berk, Season 2: Defenders of Berk)
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Dragons: Race to the Edge (2014-2018) (Seasons 1-6)
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Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) (Short film)
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Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011) (Short film)
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How to Train Your Dragon Homecoming (2019) (Short film)
Optional:
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Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010) (Short film) - While not directly connected to the main storyline, this short film takes place within the same universe.
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Book of Dragons (2011) (Video short) - This short video provides a brief overview of various dragons in the "How to Train Your Dragon" world.
Chronological order:
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Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010) (Optional)
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Book of Dragons (2011) (Optional)
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How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
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Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011) (Optional)
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DreamWorks Dragons (2012-2014) (Seasons 1 & 2)
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Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) (Optional)
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Dragons: Race to the Edge (2014-2018) (Seasons 1-6)
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
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How to Train Your Dragon Homecoming (2019) (Optional)
It's important to note that while the TV shows and short films add depth and lore to the universe, they are not essential to understand the main plot of the movies. You can enjoy the core story by simply watching the three films in the order they were released: How to Train Your Dragon (2010), How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014), and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019).