Overview
- Since its June 13 premiere, the live-action remake has grossed $560 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film in the franchise after passing the 2019 animated installment.
- The film holds a 77% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising its faithful adaptation of key scenes and immersive visual effects.
- Universal will release the movie for digital purchase and rental on July 15 across Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, with a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD launch slated for August 12 featuring over 75 minutes of bonus material.
- Dean DeBlois, who co-created and directed the original 2010 animated film, returned to helm the live-action version and is confirmed to oversee the sequel scheduled for June 2027.
- Collector-focused home-video editions will include a limited steelbook with a magnetic medallion alongside standard formats, underlining Universal’s strategy to engage the franchise’s dedicated fanbase.