Which television network originally broadcast Dragons: Riders of Berk in the United States?

Cartoon Network originally broadcast Dragons: Riders of Berk in the United States.

The series premiered in 2012 as the first television continuation of the How to Train Your Dragon film world. It follows Hiccup, Toothless, and the young Vikings of Berk as they learn more about dragons and face threats beyond their island.

The show was later known under the broader title DreamWorks Dragons and continued through several series, including Dragons: Defenders of Berk and Dragons: Race to the Edge. The early episodes expanded the setting and introduced new dragons, inventions, and recurring conflicts between humans and dragon hunters.

This network detail is distinct from the series’ production company and later distribution arrangements. DreamWorks Animation produced the franchise, while Cartoon Network was the original U.S. television broadcaster for Dragons: Riders of Berk.