The How to Train Your Dragon remake is making waves at the box office. Released in June 2025, this new version captures the enchanting tale of Hiccup (Mason Thames) and his extraordinary bond with Toothless the dragon. While it draws inspiration from Cressida Cowell’s beloved children’s book, the film takes significant liberties with its characters, much like the original 2010 installment.
Interestingly, while the original movie had a production cost of approximately $165 million, the live-action adaptation managed to come in at a lower budget of $150 million. This $15 million difference, not accounting for inflation, positions DreamWorks’ latest project as an anomaly in the industry. To be profitable, How to Train Your Dragon needed to gross around $375 million, and it’s already surpassed that with over $500 million in worldwide earnings.
According to a report by Deadline, How to Train Your Dragon is on the verge of hitting $240 million domestically. With a projected $7.75 million revenue expected over the weekend, its total should reach $239.7 million by the end of its fifth weekend—a franchise record.
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No previous installment in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise achieved a domestic milestone like this one. The highest domestic total was from the 2010 film, earning $218 million. Although the worldwide figures fluctuated between the 2010 and 2014 releases, the series saw a decline with The Hidden World, which had less favorable performance:
Title | Domestic Total | Worldwide Total |
|---|---|---|
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) | $218 million | $495 million |
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) | $177 million | $622 million |
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) | $161 million | $540 million |
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) | $239.1 million | $536 million |
While inflation has played a role in this film’s success, it certainly manages to eclipse The Hidden World in domestic figures. Yet, the worldwide totals still pose a challenge, with the live-action remake’s gross currently sitting around $530 million—still trailing behind The Hidden World‘s impressive $622 million.
This domestic triumph is a celebration for DreamWorks, especially as the film gears up for a streaming release. It is anticipated that How to Train Your Dragon will start streaming on Peacock, further increasing its reach and impact. It’s already proven highly profitable regardless of this next phase.
Our Take On How To Train Your Dragon’s Milestone
DreamWorks Has Another Success On Its Hands
The How to Train Your Dragon remake stands as DreamWorks’ inaugural live-action adaptation, and it’s apparent that this venture has been met with significant success. Evidence of audience enthusiasm for this franchise is clear; achieving a milestone that previous films did not is a testament to the enduring appeal of the series.
In light of this victory, DreamWorks greenlit a remake of How to Train Your Dragon 2, set to premiere on June 11, 2027. Given the strong performance of the 2025 release, this decision clearly aligns with audience interests and box office potential. As Hiccup and Toothless continue their epic journey, DreamWorks has cause for excitement.
Source: Deadline