Universal’s live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” is exceeding expectations, taking flight with a projected global opening of $200.4 million through Sunday.
Fourth-Biggest Worldwide Opening of 2025 So Far
As of Saturday, the film had earned $54.9 million internationally, including $29.1 million from previews. Factoring in domestic estimates, it’s set to rank as the fourth-largest global opening of the year, behind “A Minecraft Movie,” “Lilo & Stitch,” and China’s “Ne Zha 2.” It also becomes the seventh biggest debut ever for a live-action remake.
Strong International Numbers for Dean DeBlois’ Adaptation
Directed by original franchise creator Dean DeBlois and starring Gerard Butler, the film is now playing in 81 overseas markets. It’s on track to collect $117.7 million internationally during its debut weekend, making it the fourth biggest Hollywood international opener of 2025.
It also ranks as the sixth highest offshore launch ever for a live-action remake, behind hits like “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Aladdin.”
Top Market Highlights:
- Mexico: $4.4M total including $2.3M on Friday. It’s the No. 1 film with a 68% market share.
- UK & Ireland: $4.8M total through Friday, with $1.5M that day alone. It marks Universal’s fourth No. 1 opening this year in the region.
- China: $2.3M opening day across 35,000 screens and a strong 9.5 Maoyan rating. It’s the best live-action adaptation debut in five years.
- Brazil: $689K on Friday, pushing the total to $4.9M—on par with “Mufasa” and ahead of “The Little Mermaid” and “Sonic 3.”
- Korea: $5.3M so far, with a near-perfect 99% CVG Egg score. It has already outgrossed “Mufasa” and “Little Mermaid.”
- France: $2.8M
- Germany: $2.4M
- Australia: $1.5M
- Spain: $2M (fourth best Friday of the year, best ever for the franchise)
- Italy: $1.4M
- Thailand: $1.1M (biggest opening Friday of 2025)
A full update on worldwide totals is expected Sunday. Stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine for the update!