Exciting News for How to Train Your Dragon Fans
In a surprising turn of events, the 2025 live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has smashed box office records, raking in a total of $463.5 million globally. This impressive feat makes it the fifth film of 2025 to surpass the $460 million mark, joining the ranks of blockbusters like Mission: Impossible 8 and Lilo and Stitch.
Not only has the remake outperformed its animated predecessor, but it is also on track to become the third highest-grossing installment in the franchise, with projections suggesting it could exceed $930 million worldwide by the end of its run.
The Future Looks Bright for How to Train Your Dragon
Despite starting as the lowest-grossing film in the series, the 2025 remake has shown promising growth, with a recent weekend haul of $19.4 million at the domestic box office. This upward trajectory hints at its potential to surpass the $621.5 million earned by How to Train Your Dragon 2 and claim the top spot in the franchise.
Comparing the performance of each film at the 19-week mark, the new installment is poised to outshine its predecessors and secure its place as a box office powerhouse.
The Franchise’s Continued Success
Even before its theatrical release, How to Train Your Dragon 2 has proven its worth, surpassing its reported budget of $150 million. The overwhelming success of the 2025 remake could pave the way for more live action adaptations of beloved Dreamworks franchises, following in the footsteps of Disney’s lucrative ventures into the genre.
For fans of the series, this milestone signals a bright future for the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, with endless possibilities for new and exciting adventures in the world of dragons and Vikings.
Stay tuned for more updates on the box office performance of How to Train Your Dragon and other blockbuster releases.
Source: The Numbers
