"Dragon film takes flight in initial release, raking in $83.7 million, surpassing 'Lilo & Stitch's opening earnings"
🔥 Box Office Blaze: "How to Train Your Dragon" Claims Top Spot
Ahoy, there! It seems the Skies of Entertainment are ablaze this week, as "How to Train Your Dragon" has taken the box office by storm!
This week's chart-topper, a live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise, soared to an impressive $83.7 million in North American theaters. Directed by veteran Dean DeBlois, the film follows the extraordinary friendship between a young Viking, Hiccup (played by the dashing Mason Thames), and a dragon, Toothless.
Interestingly, this week's success comes after the 2019 live-action version, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World," that kicked off with a $55 million opening. It's clear to see the fascination with these fire-breathing beasts hasn't waned one bit!
This spectacular debut extended far beyond our borders, amassing over $114.1 million internationally, bringing the global total to a staggering $197.8 million. Paul Dergarabedian, the Senior Media Analyst for Comscore, pointed out the continuity of success within the summer box office season, remarking, "The longevity and playability of some of these films has been nothing short of miraculous."
"How to Train" not only claimed the top spot but also sent Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" spiraling to second place, which had held the number one position for three consecutive weekends. The hybrid live-action remake raked in another $15 million, pushing its domestic total past $386.3 million.
Rounding out the top three films of the week was the modern-day love story, "Materialists." Starring the enchanting Dakota Johnson, charismatic Pedro Pascal, and charming Chris Evans, the romantic dramedy tells the tale of a crafty matchmaker drawn between two suitors: a money-strapped actor with a past and a wealthy, seemingly perfect recluse.
Paul Dergarabedian singled out the action-packed John Wick spinoff, "Ballerina." Although it secured fifth place with a haul of $9.4 million, he believes it might be poised for a surge similar to 2014's "John Wick" due to its strong reviews from both critics and audiences.
In all, it's safe to say the box office is ablaze with excitement, as we eagerly await upcoming releases like "Eilo," "F1," "Superman," and "28 Days Later," which could shake up the scene even further.
Until next time, folks! Keep those cinematic fires blazing!
| Position | Movie | Box Office ||----------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|| 1 | How to Train Your Dragon | $83.7 million || 2 | Lilo & Stitch | $15.5 million || 3 | Materialists | $12 million || 4 | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | $10.3 million || 5 | From the World of John Wick: Ballerina | $9.4 million || 6 | Karate Kid: Legends | $5 million || 7 | Final Destination: Bloodlines | $3.9 million || 8 | The Phoenician Scheme | $3 million || 9 | The Life of Chuck | $2.1 million || 10 | Sinners | $1.4 million |
- In Toronto, the local media is abuzz with the news about the successful box office run of "How to Train Your Dragon," a movie that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
- Among the discussions in Toronto's arts and entertainment circles, the latest development in the movie industry includes the growing expectation for upcoming releases such as "Eilo," "F1," "Superman," and "28 Days Later."
- Toronto's moviegoers, with their keen interest in various genres, are not just limited to US box office successes; they also follow international box office news and reviews, like the promising reception of the John Wick spinoff, "From the World of John Wick: Ballerina."
