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Live-Action How to Train Your Dragon Nears $600M and Overtakes Alita Overseas

The film’s swift video-on-demand debut underscores Universal’s push to boost home-entertainment revenue.

Director James Cameron produced the big-budget Alita: Battle Angel.
(from left) Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois.

Overview

  • Dean DeBlois’s live-action remake has generated nearly $600 million globally and $250 million domestically after one month in theaters.
  • With $326 million in international box office receipts, the film has surpassed James Cameron–produced Alita: Battle Angel overseas.
  • The movie has entered the top 300 highest-grossing films worldwide and is on track to become the series’ top-grossing installment.
  • Universal released the title on video-on-demand platforms on July 15 and will issue a physical release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 12.
  • DreamWorks and Universal have scheduled a live-action sequel for June 2027, capitalizing on the film’s commercial momentum.