DreamWorks Animation has renewed its global licensing deal with toy partner Spin Master for the next iteration of its How to Train Your Dragon franchise.

Spin Master is planning a range of new toys, figures, play sets, plush and flying toys for How to Train Your Dragon 3, which will hit theaters in June 2018.

"Spin Master continues to be a fantastic partner for us on the Dragons franchise, and we're thrilled to extend this relationship as we maintain momentum with fans into and through the release of the third film," says Jim Fielding, head of consumer products, DreamWorks Animation. "This is truly a 365-day property between film, television, home entertainment and interactive, and the consistency of a top-flight partner like Spin Master is a significant boon for the program."

Toys supporting the third installment in the film series will be on shelves worldwide in advance of the movie's premiere.

"Spin Master has been a proud partner of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise since its launch, and we are so pleased to be continuing this relationship into the next phase of the brand," says Adam Beder, executive vice president, global licensing, Spin Master. "The Dragons franchise has seen incredible success through its inspirational and entertaining storytelling. With a new movie on the way, we are thrilled to continue bringing these amazing characters to the children who love them."