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The DreamWorks film “How to Train Your Dragon” is poised for an impressive debut weekend, potentially setting a record for the franchise. This latest rendition of the 2010 animated movie by the same name is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the 2025 summer cinema season. Universal Pictures has high hopes for the film, as they showcased it at Cinema Con in April to positive feedback and are now actively developing a sequel, “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” scheduled for release in 2027.

According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, it’s expected that “How to Train Your Dragon” will debut with a whopping $72 million during its first three days, setting a new record for the highest opening weekend in the series. At present, the current record holder is “How to Train Your Dragon 3,” which made $55 million back in 2019. However, upcoming releases like “Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” are expected to rearrange the rankings in 2025, with “Thunderbolts*” predicted to open even stronger at $75 million.

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and the 2025 Box Office Rebound

Despite currently earning $72 million for “How to Train Your Dragon,” there’s potential for these figures to rise further. The box office predictions for “Lilo & Stitch” have significantly grown from its initial $100 million forecast. Now, industry experts are anticipating it could shatter the Memorial Day weekend record, reaching an impressive $165 million. With growing positive buzz around “How to Train Your Dragon” and a strong marketing effort by Universal Pictures, the film looks poised for a higher opening weekend.

The positive trend at the box office this year, particularly since April, is fantastic news for 2025. After a sluggish start to the year, blockbusters like “A Minecraft Movie”, “Sinners”, “Thunderbolts”, “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, and now “Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” have helped revive the box office. With projections for “Superman” exceeding $100 million, the 2025 box office could surpass its pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.

The newly unveiled Epic Universe, Universal Studios’ latest theme park in Orlando, Florida, is now open to visitors, mere weeks before the debut of “How to Train Your Dragon” hits theaters. This sprawling theme park boasts a dedicated “How to Train Your Dragon” zone, complete with diverse rides, drones modeled as flying dragons, and opportunities to interact with dragon characters. The timing of this grand opening coincides perfectly with the release of the upcoming “How to Train Your Dragon” reboot, generating significant excitement for the film. If the movie performs well at the box office, it could pave the way not only for sequels but also adaptations of other animated films from the company, potentially leading to live-action versions of beloved classics like “Shrek” or “Monsters vs. Aliens.

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2025-05-22 23:19