How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Remake Set to Soar at Box Office

Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon” is gearing up for a big splash at the box office, with experts predicting it’ll rake in 70 million USD to 80 million USD in ticket sales across the U.S. during its opening weekend on June 13, 2025. With a 150 million USD production budget, the movie could see even bigger numbers thanks to excitement from families and fans of the beloved 2010 animated film. Globally, it’s expected to pull in another 110 million USD, potentially hitting a worldwide debut of 175 million USD  to 185 million USD.

• Live-action How to Train Your Dragon eyes $185M global debut ahead of June 13 release
• Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon remake set to soar with $70–80M U.S. opening
• Hiccup and Toothless return in epic live-action remake aiming for box office gold

Directed by Dean DeBlois, who led the original animated trilogy, the film follows Mason Thames as Hiccup, a young Viking who forms an unexpected bond with a dragon named Toothless, shaking up traditions on the island of Berk. Nico Parker stars as Astrid, Hiccup’s love interest, and Gerard Butler returns as Stoick the Vast. Early reviews are positive, fans praising the film’s epic final act, even if it doesn’t outshine the original.

Box Office Theory and other trackers suggest this debut could top the 55 million USD opening of “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” in 2019. Universal is so confident that a sequel is already planned for 2027. The movie’s release also aligns with a new “How to Train Your Dragon” area opening at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, adding to the hype.

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The film faces competition from Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” remake, which has earned 339 million USD domestically, as families remain a key audience. Meanwhile, A24’s romantic drama “Materialists,” starring Dakota Johnson, is projected to earn 8 million USD to 9 million USD. With a packed summer lineup, including “Jurassic World” and “Superman,” the 2025 box office is shaping up to be a powerhouse, possibly reaching 33 billion USD globally, according to Gower Street Analytics.