The live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated film is firing on all cylinders, while the new star-studded romantic drama 'Materialists' is looking at at third-place finish.

Universal ’s How to Train Your Dragon is on track to fly in with a global debut of just over $200M, landing higher than pre-weekend projections. The live-action take on the beloved animated franchise through yesterday had grossed $54.

Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon” spread its wings across Friday and preview screenings with $35.6 million from 4,356 North American locations. That’s the fourth-biggest opening day figure of 2025,