How to Train Your Dragon outpaced Lilo & Stitch at the box office this weekend, drawing $83.7 million in North American ticket sales and raking in $197.8 million globally to claim the top spot. The live-action remake, directed by Dean DeBlois, set a new franchise record, surpassing the 2019 animated sequel’s $55 million opening, according to estimates from Comscore and Boxoffice Pro. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” slipped to second place with $15.5 million in its fourth week, bringing its domestic haul to over $386 million and a stunning $858 million worldwide.
The movie enjoyed strong audience reception with positive audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Cinemascore, and IMDB. Its success places it as the third-biggest opening for a DreamWorks Animation title, behind only Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third. Universal’s gamble on a near shot for shot remake appears to have paid off. With a budget of around $150 million, the studio is already eyeing a sequel, announced at CinemaCon and slated for June 2027.
