- How to Train Your Dragon live-action earned a total of $114.1 million across 81 countries on the debut weekend.
- The film not only surpassed the highest grossing films including Lilo & Stitch, Sinners and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, it also outpaced the 2019 animated film of the franchise.
- Even though the film has arrived a couple of days ago in the global theatres, we can expect it to earn the title of the 'Highest Grossing Film of the Year.'
Hiccup and Toothless made it to the big screens in the How to Train Your Dragon live-action on June 13, 2025. The live-action remake proved to be so incredible that it surpassed the $55 million opening of the 2019 animated film HTTYD: The Hidden World. So, don’t you wonder how much the movie has made at the box office so far? If yes, here’s all you need to know about How to Train Your Dragon’s Box Office collection.
How to Train Your Dragon Box Office Collection on Opening Weekend
Based on Cressida Cowell’s books, How to Train Your Dragon has been a popular animated film franchise since 2010. The unlikely bond between the human boy Hiccup and the Night Fury Dragon, Toothless, was highly praised when it was first released in animated format. The animated films released in 2010, 2014, and 2019 earned $43.7 million, $49.4 million, and $55 million, respectively, on their debut weekends.
Given that, the live-action saw the best opening weekend with $83.7 million domestically. On the opening day itself, How to Train Your Dragon grossed $35.6 million, of which the Thursday previews contributed $11.11 million.
Now, when it comes to international markets, How to Train Your Dragon grossed $114.1 million across 81 countries. The standout performances were seen in the markets below:
- Mexico:$14.04 million
- UK & Ireland: $11.39 million
- China: $11.16 million
How to Train Your Dragon Box Office Earnings vs Sinners’ Collection
Sinners made a name for itself in the industry, with fans calling it a ‘masterpiece.’ Like the HYTTD live-action film, Sinners also surpassed expectations and had a great debut weekend. It grossed $48 million domestically and $68.5 million in International markets on the opening weekend. However, ticket sales started dropping on the second weekend. So, now, in the charts of the highest-grossing films of 2025, Sinners sits in the tenth position. The box office shouldn’t leave an impact on a film’s excellence, and the 97% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes prove that. So, if you haven’t yet watched Sinners, head to Apple TV+.
Sinners didn’t get to see a juggernaut opening weekend if we compare it to that of HTTYD. However, it did gross an amount, i.e., $361 million, that covered the production cost of the horror film. So, even though How to Train Your Dragon hasn’t reached the optimum mark yet, it would be fair to expect the film to be there pretty soon.
How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Surpasses Ballerina in Box Office
Ballerina emerged as the weakest film in the John Wick franchise, earning $24.5 million on the opening weekend. The film was made with a budget of $90 million, and as of June 15, 2025, the film could earn $91. 5 million ($41.8 million from the U.S. and $49.7 million from other countries). Hence, HTTYD has already surpassed Ballerina’s Box Office collection.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Now In Sight
When it comes to comparison with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, How to Train Your Dragon has outpaced its $64 million domestic debut. However, Tom Cruise’s final adventure as Ethan Hunt has earned $506.8 million, and looking at the speed of HTTYD, we can say it will surpass The Final Reckoning’s total earnings soon and become the highest-rated film of 2025.
