How To Train Your Dragon leads U.K.-Ireland box office

Universal’s How To Train Your Dragon achieved strong box office success in the U.K. and Ireland.

How To Train Your Dragon Tops U.K.-Ireland Box Office

Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon led the U.K. and Ireland box office over the weekend, debuting with £8.1 million (approximately $11 million), according to Comscore. In second place, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch earned $1.9 million, bringing its total to $45.1 million. Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning followed, earning $1.6 million. The Salt Path reached fourth with $804,146 while From The World of John Wick: Ballerina secured fifth place with $788,495. Several other films also made notable earnings throughout the weekend, including Sony’s Karate Kid: Legends with a total of $6.6 million and Warner Bros.’ Final Destination: Bloodlines with $15 million overall.

The success of How to Train Your Dragon shows the continued appeal of animated family films in a competitive market. The film's opening weekend success comes amid a diverse slate of releases, indicating that audiences are drawn to high-quality content. With anticipated films like 28 Years Later set to release soon, the box office will likely face increased competition, making it crucial for new titles to perform well in their debut weeks. The landscape is shifting as more international dramas and niche films enter theaters, prompting a broader range of choices for cinema-goers.

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The upcoming weeks will be critical as new contenders enter the box office arena.