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DreamWorks' Live-Action Dragon Soars with $450M, Sequel Planned

7/6/2025

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DreamWorks dives into the live-action realm with "How to Train Your Dragon," raking in over $450 million. While reactions are mixed due to its resemblance to the beloved original, a sequel is on the horizon. Critics urge fresh narratives, like portraying Hiccup's mother, Valka, as a complex antagonist, to breathe new life into the franchise.

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Story summary

DreamWorks dives into the live-action realm with "How to Train Your Dragon," raking in over $450 million. While reactions are mixed due to its resemblance to the beloved original, a sequel is on the horizon. Critics urge fresh narratives, like portraying Hiccup's mother, Valka, as a complex antagonist, to breathe new life into the franchise.