'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83 million, beating 'Lilo and Stitch'
Share this @internewscast.com

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.

The live-action adaptation of the popular animated series had an impressive debut, bringing in $83 million at North American theaters, as estimated by Comscore on Sunday. This film, directed by Dean DeBlois, a familiar name to the franchise, tells the story of an unexpected bond between a young Viking named Hiccup (played by Mason Thames) and a dragon named Toothless.

This new version exceeded 2019’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” which kicked off with $55 million. It also secured the top position, overtaking Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch.” After leading the box office for three weekends, “Lilo and Stitch” dropped to second place, earning an additional $15 million and bringing its total domestic earnings to over $386.3 million.

Also making an impression, “Materialists,” a contemporary romance film set in New York and featuring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, secured the third spot with a $12 million opening. In this romantic dramedy, Johnson portrays a smart matchmaker caught between two love interests: her ex, a struggling actor, and a seemingly perfect yet wealthy “unicorn.”

“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” slid to fourth place, taking in $10.3 million and avoiding a dip into single-digit territory.

The John Wick spinoff “Ballerina” fell to fifth place with $9.4 million, despite strong reviews from both critics and audiences. Directed by Len Wiseman, the action film stars Ana de Armas and features Keanu Reeves reprising his role in a supporting turn.

In sixth place, “Karate Kid: Legends” earned $5 million followed by “Final Destination: Bloodlines” at seventh with $3.9 million. Wes Anderson’s latest “The Phoenician Scheme” brought in $3 million eighth place. “The Life of Chuck,” based on a Stephen King story, placed ninth with $2.1 million.

Rounding out the top 10 was “Sinners.” The Ryan Coogler film starring Michael B. Jordan, drew $1.4 million.

Top 10 movies by domestic box office

With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore:

1. “How to Train Your Dragon,” $83.7 million

2. “Lilo and Stitch,” $15.5 million.

3. “Materialists,” $12 million.

4. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” $10.3 million.

5. “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” $9.4 million.

6. “Karate Kid: Legends,” $5 million.

7. “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” $3.9 million.

8. “The Phoenician Scheme,” $3 million.

9. “The Life of Chuck,” $2.1 million.

10. “Sinners,” $1.4 million.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Texas Flooding Highlights Challenges Trump Faces in FEMA Replacement Efforts

Just a few weeks prior, President Donald Trump expressed a desire to…
President Donald Trump speaking at a cabinet meeting.

Frustrated Donald Trump lashes out over the Jeffrey Epstein ‘client list’ issue as FBI findings debunk conspiracy theories.

DONALD Trump has slammed questions about the controversy surrounding disgraced millionaire Jeffrey…
Professed shooter in Jared Bridegan murder case gets new attorney

Alleged Gunman in Jared Bridegan Case Appoints New Lawyer

In 2023, Tenon admitted to being the gunman in Bridegan’s murder. The…
Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials

AI-Driven Impostor Masquerades as Rubio to Reach Out to Officials

The State Department is alerting U.S. diplomats about attempts to impersonate Secretary…
House swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

Flash Floods in New Mexico Mountain Village Cause House to Be Swept Away

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — People found themselves trapped in their homes…
2 men arrested in connection to deadly Macclenny double shooting

Two Arrested in Macclenny Double Shooting Case

Authorities have charged two men in the fatal shooting of Devin “DJ”…
GOP faces 'big, beautiful' blowback risk on ObamaCare subsidy cuts

The GOP Risks Major Backlash Over Obamacare Subsidy Reductions

Medicaid cuts have largely dominated the focus of those disparaging the Republican’s…
Giants' Patrick Bailey makes history with game-ending, inside-the-park home run

Giants’ Patrick Bailey Sets Record with Walk-Off Inside-the-Park Home Run

SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday evening, Patrick Bailey etched his name into…
Karoline Leavitt at White House press briefing.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Denounces ‘Despicable Falsehood’ About Donald Trump Following Texas Flooding Disaster

Karoline Leavitt fiercely condemned accusations connecting President Donald Trump to the catastrophic…
ICE agents capture suspected violent MS-13 gang member, another illegal alien after police let them slip away

ICE Agents Detain MS-13 Suspect and Another Undocumented Immigrant After Police Release

Federal authorities in Indiana recently nabbed two illegal immigrants accused of murder…
Milwaukee judge not immune from charges after allegedly helping illegal immigrant evade ICE, prosecutors say

Judge Recommends Continuing Federal Case Against Milwaukee Judge Accused of Hiding Illegal Immigrant

The case involving a Milwaukee County judge accused of obstructing deportation officers…
Long-range Altius reconnaissance and strike drone in flight.

Five-Tonne AI War Drone Crashes into Russian House During Test Flight

THIS is the humiliating moment a hulking six-tonne Putin drone “guided by…