'How to Train Your Dragon' Soars to Become One of Universal’s Top-Grossing Films of All Time

Universal's live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon' has emerged as a box office triumph, restoring faith in the genre after early 2025’s underwhelming 'Snow White' adaptation. Directed by Dean DeBlois, the film has captured both critical acclaim and commercial success, with industry insiders hailing it as a masterclass in how to modernise beloved animated stories for live-action.

Despite tough box office competition, including James Gunn’s 'Superman', 'How to Train Your Dragon' is still going strong. The film has officially entered Universal's list of the top 25 highest-grossing domestic releases of all time. Its global earnings currently stand at an impressive $561.6 million, with $239.9 million from domestic theatres and $321.7 million from international markets. Given its production budget of $150 million, the film has already delivered a significant return on investment.

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'How to Train Your Dragon' Achievement

The movie just raced past 'Fast & Furious 6', taking the #24 spot in Universal’s domestic box office rankings.
Next in its sights is 'Bruce Almighty', the 2003 comedy starring Jim Carrey, which currently holds the #23 position with a narrow $3 million lead.

The live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' may soon face fierce competition from 'Jurassic World Rebirth', which has already grossed over $230 million domestically in less than two weeks. However, while the dinosaur epic is on track to surpass the dragon-led adventure in numbers, it trails behind in terms of audience and critical reception. Reviewers have praised 'How to Train Your Dragon' for its emotional depth, visual splendour, and faithful adaptation, contrasting it with the more lukewarm response to 'Rebirth'.

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Even with strong challengers emerging, the film’s consistent performance — including a $7.9 million weekend take — indicates it still has momentum. As the dragons prepare to soar out of cinemas, they leave behind a legacy of box office firepower and renewed optimism for the live-action remake trend.

'How to Train Your Dragon' is currently playing in theatres worldwide. 

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