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Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Crosses $358 Million Worldwide and Holds No. 1 U.S. Box Office Spot

A second-weekend surge that neared its estimated breakeven threshold has prompted studio plans for a 2027 sequel

Jodie Comer in '28 Years Later' (Image: Sony Pictures)
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Overview

  • The live-action adaptation has amassed $358.2 million worldwide after its second weekend, with $160.5 million from North America and $197.7 million across 81 international markets.
  • It retained the No. 1 position at the U.S. box office, posting $37 million in its second weekend despite a 56.3 percent week-over-week decline.
  • Its $53.6 million international second-weekend haul was led by Mexico’s $24.5 million and China’s $23.2 million in ticket sales.
  • Produced for $150 million excluding marketing, the film is closing in on its estimated $375–400 million breakeven threshold.
  • Universal projects a $630–670 million global finish and has lined up a sequel for 2027.