Hiccup and Toothless took the world by storm once again with the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon
on June 13, 2025. The film outperformed previous installments with a phenomenal opening, raking in over $83.7 million domestically on its debut weekend, setting a new record for the franchise and making fans eager to see just how far its box office totals will climb.
How to Train Your Dragon Box Office Collection on Opening Weekend
This live-action film is based on Cressida Cowell’s beloved book series and was praised for bringing the remarkable friendship between Hiccup and the Night Fury dragon, Toothless, to a new dimension. The animated series was already a tremendous success, with the original film opening at $43.7 million in 2010, followed by $49.4 million in 2014, and $55 million in 2019.
This time around, the live-action adaptation achieved an impressive $35.6 million on its opening day alone, which included $11.11 million from Thursday night previews.
Internationally, the film earned a staggering $114.1 million across 81 countries, with standout performances in the following markets:
- Mexico: $14.04 million
- UK & Ireland: $11.39 million
- China: $11.16 million
How to Train Your Dragon Box Office Earnings vs Sinners’ Collection
In comparison, the horror film Sinners also had an explosive opening, earning $48 million domestically and $68.5 million internationally over the same weekend. While it garnered glowing reviews with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the ticket sales experienced a drop in the following weeks, placing it tenth in the list of highest-grossing films of 2025.
Despite the fierce competition, How to Train Your Dragon appears to be on a positive trajectory and is expected to continue its success at the box office.
How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Surpasses Ballerina in Box Office
While Ballerina had a rough start within the John Wick franchise, earning only $24.5 million on its opening weekend, How to Train Your Dragon has comfortably outperformed it. With current earnings standing at $91.5 million, Ballerina hasn’t met its projected budget of $90 million.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Now In Sight
When compared to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, which debuted with $64 million domestically, How to Train Your Dragon has clearly outpaced it. Yet, Tom Cruise’s flick is ahead overall with $506.8 million in total earnings. If the momentum continues, HTTYD is likely to surpass this total soon, potentially becoming the highest-grossing film of 2025.
Curious about how How to Train Your Dragon has fared compared to other films this year? Will it stay at the top or become overshadowed? The box office battle continues as these films progress.
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