Dean DeBlois’s How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake is close to overtaking the franchise’s second-highest-grossing movie. Following a Viking boy’s journey to befriend a dragon against centuries of tradition, the 2025 live-action remake has exceeded initial expectations at the box office.

From its chart-topping opening of $197.8 million worldwide to a continued strong performance during the second weekend, the fourth installment in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise has seen huge success at the box office.

Per The Numbers, How to Train Your Dragon has earned over $530 million worldwide, which is only $9 million away from outpacing How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World to become the second-highest-grossing entry. The franchise’s highest-grossing entry remains How to Train Your Dragon 2, which amᴀssed $621 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run.

What This Means For How To Train Your Dragon 2025 Remake

How To Train Your Dragon 2025 Remake Will Claim Second Place In No Time

The 2025 live-action remake has already made more than The Hidden World during its initial release. The third and final film in the original trilogy concluded its theatrical run at $521 million, but it was re-released three times, which pumped the figure up to $539 million in total. Even then, judging by the movie’s current growth rate, it seems that the 2025 remake will soon surpᴀss the 2019 movie to claim second place.

How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake is also not too far away from becoming the franchise’s highest-grossing movie, with only less than $100 million to go from overtaking the 2017 sequel’s first place as a top-earning entry. After its nearly $200 million opening, the movie crossed the $350 million milestone after its second week and pᴀssed the $500 million mark during its fourth weekend in theaters.

The highly rated 2025 live-action remake has only been in theaters for five weeks and has remained a leading force at the box office. At this rate, the movie will continue climbing the chart to compete with the 2014 sequel for first place.

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How To Train Your Dragon’s Success Won’t Stop At $530 Million

The 2025 live-action remake had a reported production budget of $150 million. By making more than $530 million, the movie has already turned a profit, but the movie’s success won’t stop at being the franchise’s third-highest-grossing installment.

Except for a small dip in critical reception, How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake also remains top-rated among audiences. Even before the movie’s release, the studios had confirmed a live-action sequel, slated for a 2027 release. The latest installment’s box office success is a good sign that the sequel has the potential to be another commercial hit.

Source: The Numbers