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Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Crosses $560 Million, Hits Digital Platforms Today

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have moved the blockbuster onto PVOD following its record summer performance to set the stage for a bonus-packed Blu-ray and a greenlit 2027 sequel.

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Gobber (Nick Frost) trains a new generation of dragon slayers: Astrid (Nico Parker), Ruffnut (Bronwyn James), Fishlegs (Julian Dennison) and Snotlout (Gabriel Howell) in "How to Train Your Dragon."

Overview

  • The live-action remake has grossed $560 million worldwide since its June 13 release, making it the franchise’s second-highest earner and surpassing titles like Monsters, Inc., Brave and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
  • The film became available for digital purchase and rental on July 15 across Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home under Universal’s accelerated post-theatrical strategy.
  • On August 12, it will debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD with more than 75 minutes of bonus content, including deleted scenes, a gag reel, featurettes and director Dean DeBlois’s commentary.
  • Director Dean DeBlois says he feels both relief and pressure as he prepares the greenlit sequel, which is scheduled for release on June 11, 2027.
  • The remake holds a 77% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and earned a 98% audience approval rating, with viewers praising its faithful recreation and deeper character arcs.