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How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Remake Hits $589 Million, Tops VOD Charts

Strong critical reception paired with unprecedented digital demand signals a shift in DreamWorks’ franchise strategy.

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Overview

  • Remake grossed $589 million globally with $250 million domestically, surpassing the 2010 original’s $495 million haul.
  • It has surpassed Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid and outgrossed family favorites such as Night at the Museum and Monsters, Inc.
  • Dean DeBlois’s near shot-for-shot adaptation has earned a 77% critics score and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • The film debuted on video-on-demand platforms this month and quickly claimed the number one spot on iTunes charts.
  • DreamWorks has scheduled a sequel for June 2027 following this remake’s franchise-best box office performance.