It’s a PG box office boon as two live-action remakes are notching impressive theatrical milestones. Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon” is flying to $200 million globally in its debut,

The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon has only just soared into theaters, and a sequel is already underway. In fact, it was announced back in April at CinemaCon 2025, well before the film,

Find the full live-action cast of How To Train Your Dragon (2025) alongside their animated and voice cast counterparts.

As Hiccup, the 17-year-old actor is shouldering the weight of Universal’s new live-action franchise — and living out his childhood fantasy.

Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon” spread its wings across Friday and preview screenings with $35.6 million from 4,356 North American locations. That’s the fourth-biggest opening day figure of 2025,

Universal's 'How to Train Your Dragon' is opening to $82.5M, the best in the franchise, while A24's 'Materialists' is looking at $11M+.

In an era of skepticism around live-action remakes, Universal believes audiences will take flight with Hiccup and Toothless again.