“How to Train Your Dragon” Flies High with $197.6M Worldwide Opening Weekend
"How to Train Your Dragon" marks the franchise’s biggest domestic opening weekend to date
June 16, 2025
In 2010, filmmakers Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders introduced the world to Hiccup, Toothless, and the Isle of Berk with How to Train Your Dragon, launching a beloved DreamWorks Animation trilogy and a legacy of television series. Nearly 15 years later, the franchise has taken flight once again—this time in live-action.
The newly reimagined How to Train Your Dragon dominated the global box office this past weekend, debuting as the No. 1 film in the world with an impressive $197.6 million in global ticket sales.
In North America, the film exceeded expectations, earning $84.6 million and marking the franchise’s biggest domestic opening weekend to date. Internationally, it opened in 81 markets and brought in $113 million, with standout performances in Mexico, the U.K. & Ireland, China, Brazil, Korea, Australia, and more.
Since its inception, every corner of NBCUniversal has contributed to the enduring success of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. From streaming on Peacock and beloved consumer products to the immersive Isle of Berk experience at Epic Universe in Orlando, we’ve continued to grow a passionate fanbase while welcoming new audiences into the world of dragons.
With a coveted ‘A’ CinemaScore and an outstanding 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, How to Train Your Dragon is one you don’t want to miss at the theater. Get your tickets to the live-action film HERE.
