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How to Train Your Dragon Dominates Box Office Weekend

6/23/2025

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Dragons Dominate Box Office

This weekend, "How to Train Your Dragon" soared to the top of the box office, raking in $37 million and reaching a remarkable $160.5 million domestically. In a thrilling debut, "28 Years Later" secured second place with $30 million, a personal best for director Danny Boyle. Meanwhile, Pixar's "Elio" faced challenges, opening to a disappointing $21 million, marking the studio's lowest start ever.

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DreamWorks Eyes Profit

The live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" is on the brink of profitability, eyeing a $375 million target. Despite fierce competition, its strong performance, bolstered by Imax screenings, has captured audiences. DreamWorks is eager to ride this wave, signaling Hollywood's growing preference for adaptations over original storytelling.

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Dragons Dominate Box Office

This weekend, "How to Train Your Dragon" soared to the top of the box office, raking in $37 million and reaching a remarkable $160.5 million domestically. In a thrilling debut, "28 Years Later" secured second place with $30 million, a personal best for director Danny Boyle. Meanwhile, Pixar's "Elio" faced challenges, opening to a disappointing $21 million, marking the studio's lowest start ever.

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