Dragon Training Scores High at North American Box Office Peak
Thrilling Box Office Domination!
Reboot Roars to VictoryIt's a fiery weekend at the box office as How To Train Your Dragon, the live-action reboot of the beloved 2010 animated film, takes the crown with a staggering $83.7 million in ticket sales, according to industry estimates (Jun 15).
This family-friendly flick from Universal and DreamWorks Animation spins a captivating tale of a friendship that blooms between a Viking named Hiccup (Mason Thames) and a dragon called Toothless. David A Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research hails the movie as "an outstanding opening for a live-action animation remake, especially for a fourth installment in a series."
Summer Return of the Blue AlienIn a close second, Disney's live-action remake of the classic Lilo & Stitch, continues its impressive summer returns with $15.5 million. This heartwarming tale about a Hawaiian girl (Maia Kealoha) and her blue alien friend Stitch (Chris Sanders) has already grossed an astonishing $860 million worldwide.
Grown-Up Rom-Com CharmsDebuting in third place, A24's Materialists, a sophisticated rom-com starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, garners $12 million. Gross notes that the film "offers a mature love story that is well-timed as summer counter-programming."
Final Reckoning Mission: Impossible!Steadily holding its ground, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the latest installment in the hit Tom Cruise spy thriller series, earns $10.3 million. This Paramount film has now surpassed the $500 million mark worldwide.
John Wick Spin-off Takes the FloorBallerina, a John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas as a dancer turned contract killer, and featuring Anjelica Huston, nabs $9.4 million in its debut week. Keanu Reeves makes a brief appearance as hitman Wick in this action-packed flick.
Some other notable mentions in the top 10 include Karate Kid: Legends, Final Destination: Bloodlines, The Phoenician Scheme, The Life of Chuck, and Sinners.
While specific details about the top 10 highest-grossing films for June 15, 2022, in North America aren't provided in these search results, it's worth noting that some popular films around that time included "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jurassic World Dominion." To find more accurate information about the box office ranks for a particular date, checking box office websites or databases is recommended. Examples of such platforms include Box Office Mojo and Box Office Report.
Movies-and-TV entertainment, such as How To Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, Materialists, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and Ballerina, dominated the box office with impressive sales, offering a mix of family-friendly tales, sophisticated romantic comedies, and action-packed thrillers. It's also noteworthy that the entertainment industry was also buzzing with popular films like Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion around the same period.
