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'How To Train Your Dragon' Does The Unexpected!
The live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon' has proven to be a surprise hit and is expected to break records in the franchise.
After a month in theaters, the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has become a major success. While other remakes like Snow White disappointed at the box office, this adaptation shows that there is still life left in the genre.
The film has earned over $240 million in the US and another $320 million worldwide, bringing the total to an impressive $560 million against a budget of only $150 million.
With a worldwide take of $560 million, How to Train Your Dragon has surpassed films like Monsters, Inc., Cars 2, Brave, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda 4. More importantly, the remake is now the second highest-grossing film in the Dragon series, only behind How to Train Your Dragon 2 from 2014, which ended with a total of $614 million.
It is very likely that this new version will also break that record. Who would have expected that? The theater run is not yet over, and word-of-mouth remains strong. International numbers are also still climbing, especially in Europe and Asia, where there is significant enthusiasm for the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless.
For Universal, this means not just profit, but also confidence in the franchise's future. A sequel has already been announced for 2027, once again directed by Dean DeBlois.
The film is not only achieving financial success but also receiving much praise from both critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an impressive 97% audience score. Reviews have been positive. Maggie Lovitt of Collider even called it "a gold standard for how to do a live-action remake right."
Where many remakes are solely about profit, this film radiates genuine love for the source material. It is this dedication that makes the difference. While other franchises struggle to regain their magic, How to Train Your Dragon seems to be rediscovering it in a new form.
If the current momentum continues, it is only a matter of time before this remake tops the franchise charts. With a sequel on the way, the dragon world appears to be soaring high for the foreseeable future.
The film has earned over $240 million in the US and another $320 million worldwide, bringing the total to an impressive $560 million against a budget of only $150 million.
On Track For A Franchise Record
With a worldwide take of $560 million, How to Train Your Dragon has surpassed films like Monsters, Inc., Cars 2, Brave, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda 4. More importantly, the remake is now the second highest-grossing film in the Dragon series, only behind How to Train Your Dragon 2 from 2014, which ended with a total of $614 million.
It is very likely that this new version will also break that record. Who would have expected that? The theater run is not yet over, and word-of-mouth remains strong. International numbers are also still climbing, especially in Europe and Asia, where there is significant enthusiasm for the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless.
A Remake Made With Love
For Universal, this means not just profit, but also confidence in the franchise's future. A sequel has already been announced for 2027, once again directed by Dean DeBlois.
The film is not only achieving financial success but also receiving much praise from both critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an impressive 97% audience score. Reviews have been positive. Maggie Lovitt of Collider even called it "a gold standard for how to do a live-action remake right."
The Dragon Lives On
Where many remakes are solely about profit, this film radiates genuine love for the source material. It is this dedication that makes the difference. While other franchises struggle to regain their magic, How to Train Your Dragon seems to be rediscovering it in a new form.
If the current momentum continues, it is only a matter of time before this remake tops the franchise charts. With a sequel on the way, the dragon world appears to be soaring high for the foreseeable future.
