Universal’s 'How To Train Your Dragon' dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office over the weekend, opening with $11 million.

The Universal live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise soared to a strong $83.7 million debut in North American theaters, according to Comscore estimates Sunday.

The new take on the 2010 animated adventure, directed once more by Dean DeBlois, has already earned more than $83 million at the domestic box office.

Universal's live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon' had the fourth-biggest opening day of 2025, while A24's 'Materialists' is headed for third.

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

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+.

Universal Studios and Dreamworks Animation's 'How To Train Your Dragon' series brings the world of Hiccup and Toothless to life.

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