'How to Train Your Dragon' Dominates Box Office with $83 Million Opening
The reboot of 'How to Train Your Dragon' opened with $83 million, surpassing previous films and marking a successful debut against strong competition.
Chicago Tribune‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83 million, beating ‘Lilo and Stitch’
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Associated Press'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating 'Lilo & Stitch'
Overview
The reboot of 'How to Train Your Dragon' opened at the box office with $83 million, exceeding the 2019 film's debut.
This opening weekend saw 'How to Train Your Dragon' claim the No. 1 spot, outperforming Disney's 'Lilo and Stitch'.
The film, directed by Dean DeBlois, showcases the bond between a Viking named Hiccup and a dragon named Toothless.
In contrast, the romantic dramedy 'Materialists' debuted in third place with $12 million, while 'Ballerina' landed fifth with $9.4 million.
Other films like 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' and 'Karate Kid: Legends' followed behind, with earnings of $10.3 million and $5 million respectively.
Analysis
Emphasizes 'How to Train Your Dragon' topped the box office, outperforming previous films and competitors.