Universal Pictures' live-action rendition of the cherished animated classic, How to Train Your Dragon, soared to an impressive $83.7 million USD during its North American debut this past weekend. This strong performance not only claimed the top spot at the domestic box office but also ended Disney’s Lilo & Stitch's three-week reign at No. 1.
Directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original animated trilogy, the new How to Train Your Dragon revitalizes the touching tale of the unlikely bond between young Viking Hiccup (Mason Thames) and his dragon, Toothless, in a captivating live-action format. The film's opening weekend outperformed that of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019), which debuted with $55 million, signaling a significant expansion of the franchise’s audience.
On a global scale, the film's performance is even more impressive, amassing over $114.1 million USD internationally, leading to a worldwide total of $197.8 million USD. This remarkable start underscores the enduring popularity of the franchise and the effectiveness of its marketing campaign, which promised a visually stunning and emotionally engaging cinematic experience. Early audience feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reflected in its “A” CinemaScore and 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, indicating strong word-of-mouth potential for sustained success throughout the summer.
The success of How to Train Your Dragon reinforces the trend of live-action adaptations achieving significant box office results, especially when crafted with care and guided by familiar creative talents. This triumph marks a major win for Universal and DreamWorks, launching the summer blockbuster season with a resounding success and proving that dragons still have plenty of fire left to ignite audiences.
Summary
- The live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon debuted with an impressive $83.7 million USD in North America, securing the No. 1 spot at the box office.
- The film achieved a remarkable global total of $197.8 million USD during its opening weekend, bolstered by an additional $114.1 million USD from international markets.
- Audience reception has been stellar, earning an “A” CinemaScore and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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