How to Train Your Dragon has reached an astonishing box office milestone, marking the first time a film from this beloved franchise has generated over $250 million at the domestic box office. The 2025 live-action remake of the cherished 2010 animation directed by Dean DeBlois brings a fresh yet familiar story to audiences, as young Viking Hiccup, played by Mason Thames, bonds with an injured dragon, challenging the very notion of his training as a dragon slayer.
Since its release on June 13, the film soared to No. 1 at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, successfully dethroning the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake from the top. According to Deadline, this past weekend marked its sixth weekend in theaters, with a projected domestic total of $5.2 million for the three-day period. This impressive figure comes even after the movie debuted on video on demand just the previous week, accumulating a domestic total of $250.5 million and etching its name into franchise history.
What This Means For How to Train Your Dragon
It Is Falling Short Of An Even Bigger Franchise Record
This landmark achievement doesn’t come without its complexities. While this remake has already surpassed the domestic gross of the original 2010 film by more than $30 million, it still trails behind the overall global earnings record. Gaining traction, this film is set to surpass the $575 million milestone globally; however, it will need to climb higher to eclipse the $621.5 million amassed by How to Train Your Dragon 2 in 2014.
For context, let’s take a look at the box office performances of the previous installments:
|
Title |
Domestic B.O. |
Worldwide B.O. |
|---|---|---|
|
How To Train Your Dragon (2010) |
$217.8 million |
$494.9 million |
|
How To Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) |
$177 million |
$621.5 million |
|
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) |
$160.8 million |
$539.9 million |
Despite its strong showing, the timing of the film’s release may hinder its prospects for smashing global records. Competing against the imminent superhero blockbuster The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set to arrive next weekend, could further reduce its theater availability and box office potential.
Our Take On The How to Train Your Dragon Milestone
Regardless of the global numbers, How to Train Your Dragon is undeniably performing well against its reported $150 million budget. This financial success lays the groundwork for the anticipated How to Train Your Dragon 2, which was confirmed even before the release of this live-action venture, reflecting confidence in the franchise’s enduring appeal.
The impact of this latest chapter resonates far beyond the box office. As fans embrace the evolution of Hiccup’s journey and his profound connection with dragons, it becomes evident that the heart of the story remains timeless, drawing both new audiences and long-time fans into a world where friendship and understanding conquer age-old enmities.
As the story unfolds, we can only speculate what further heights How to Train Your Dragon may reach, both at the box office and in the hearts of its audience.