With projections topping $200 million globally, the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake is flying toward the franchise’s most impressive opening to date
How to Train Your Dragon is soaring in its live-action debut, bringing good fortune to Universal. With a strong $150 million budget and glowing critical reception, the film has earned $82.7 million in the U.S. and is forecasted to hit $200.8 million globally in its opening frame.
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A Legendary Return for the Dragon Franchise
The Hollywood Reporter states that How to Train Your Dragon garnered $117.7 million from 53 overseas markets. The film resonated with fans, earning an “A” CinemaScore and a 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience rating.
North America contributed $35.6 million on Friday alone, including $11.1 million from early previews. Nearly 50% of moviegoers were between ages 13–24, showcasing the film’s popularity with Gen Z.
Director Dean DeBlois returns to helm the live-action reimagining, featuring Mason Thames as Hiccup and Gerard Butler as his stern father. The story follows Hiccup’s bond with Toothless, a feared dragon misjudged by his village.
Lilo Drops to Second Spot in the Rankings
Following a three-week streak at No. 1, Lilo & Stitch has slid to second place at the box office. The Disney hit is on track to earn between $13 and $14 million this weekend, with its North American earnings reaching $365 million and global revenue surpassing $800 million.
Celine Song’s star-studded drama Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, is eyeing a $11–12 million debut, marking what could be A24’s third-largest wide release. The film takes a deep look at how wealth and romantic desires collide.
At the same time, Universal’s Dragon installment leveraged high-end screens to its advantage. With 40% of weekend sales coming from IMAX and premium formats, the studio maximized screen impact—mirroring the earlier success of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
Cruising along in its fourth weekend, Tom Cruise’s latest film holds steady at No. 4 with a 37% dip.
It grossed $9.3 million domestically this week, taking its total to $165 million in the U.S. and positioning itself well to reach the $500 million mark globally.
FAQs
Q1. What is the total box office collection of How to Train Your Dragon?
Ans: The live-action remake is on track to generate an estimated $200.8 million globally in its first weekend.
Q2. Was How to Train Your Dragon a success
Ans: The 2010 original animated movie achieved success both critically and commercially, earning glowing reviews from fans.
Q3. How much did it cost to make How to Train Your Dragon?
Ans: The production budget was approximately $150 million
Q4. Which How to Train Your Dragon movie was the top earner globally?
Ans: Continuing its impressive momentum, the live-action version may soon claim the title of the franchise’s highest-grossing release.
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