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How to Train Your Dragon breaks box office record

The live-action remake surpasses the franchise record with $222.7 million in North America.

July 5, 2025 at 06:40 PM

How To Train Your Dragon Box Office Breaks Franchise's 15-Year Record In Just One Month

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake surpasses previous franchise records.

How to Train Your Dragon breaks franchise box office record

The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the highest-grossing installment in North America. The movie opened with $84.6 million, marking the best debut for the franchise. It has already accumulated over $450 million worldwide. By the end of its fourth weekend, it is expected to earn a total of $222.7 million domestically, surpassing the 2010 animated film's total of $217.8 million. However, it still has a long way to go to outpace the global earnings of previous films, particularly How to Train Your Dragon 2.

Key Takeaways

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Remake sets domestic box office record for the franchise

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Worldwide earnings need to exceed $100 million more to top previous films

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Successful domestic performance raises anticipation for upcoming sequels

"The live-action remake is still a major hit given how it is already performing compared to its budget."

This highlights the film's strong performance relative to its production costs.

"How to Train Your Dragon has entered the same overall playing field as the original hits."

This reflects the film's successful reception and its place in the franchise.

Despite not yet matching the global success of its predecessors, the performance of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action film demonstrates its appeal. With a production budget of $150 million, it is already a financial success domestically. This success may lead to heightened expectations for future installments and suggests a strong market presence for DreamWorks in the animated film sector. The film's ability to resonate with audiences points to a potential resurgence for the franchise.