Universal Pictures’ live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon debuted strongly at the box office, earning $83.7 million USD in North America during its opening weekend, securing the No. 1 spot. Globally, the film generated $197.8 million USD, including an additional $114.1 million from international markets.
Directed by Dean DeBlois, who also directed the original animated trilogy, the live-action version stars Mason Thames as young Viking Hiccup, who befriends the dragon Toothless. This opening significantly surpasses the previous animated installment, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019), which debuted at $55 million USD domestically.
Audience reception has been highly positive, earning the film an “A” CinemaScore and a 98% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This strong debut underscores continued interest in live-action remakes of popular animated franchises, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the How to Train Your Dragon brand.