Hiccup and Toothless Soar: How To Train Your Dragon's Box Office Collection Figures Worldwide

How To Train Your Dragon's box office collection figures worldwide have set the skies ablaze, with the 2025 live-action remake raking in a staggering $560.8 million globally, according to Box Office Mojo.

Universal’s bold reimagining of the beloved animated classic has captivated audiences, blending nostalgia with jaw-dropping visuals. Let’s dive into the numbers, explore why this dragon-flying epic is dominating theaters, and uncover what’s fueling its fiery success!

Key Takeaways:

• Worldwide Gross: $560,773,200 as of July 13, 2025.

• Domestic Gross: $239,808,200 (42.8% of total).

• International Gross: $320,965,000 (57.2% of total).

• Opening Weekend: $84.6 million domestically, $197.8 million globally.

• Budget: $150 million, with $100 million for marketing.

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon, released on June 13, 2025, has roared past expectations. Directed by Dean DeBlois, who helmed the animated trilogy, the film follows Hiccup (Mason Thames) and his dragon Toothless as they challenge Viking traditions on the isle of Berk.

With a global haul of $560.8 million, it’s already outgrossed the 2010 animated original’s $494.8 million lifetime total. The film’s domestic take of $239.8 million has surpassed the original’s $217.6 million, making it the franchise’s highest-grossing domestic earner in just one month.

Internationally, the film has soared to $321 million across 81 markets, with standout performances in Mexico ($24.5 million), China ($23.2 million), and the UK ($16.8 million).

The global opening weekend of $197.8 million, including $114.1 million from overseas, marked the fourth-best global debut of 2025, trailing only A Minecraft Movie, Lilo & Stitch, and Ne Zha 2.

This places it among the top live-action remakes, ranking seventh globally behind The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. The film’s strong word-of-mouth, earning an “A” CinemaScore and 68% of its audience under 35, has fueled its momentum.

Why the massive success? Nostalgia plays a huge role. Fans of the 2010 animated film, now 15 years older, are flocking to theaters, some with their own kids, drawn by the franchise’s heart and action.

The trailers, racking up 750 million views, and a Roblox integration with over 10 million plays, kept the buzz alive. Critics have praised the visuals, with innovative puppetry and eight-axis gimbals bringing Toothless to life, though some, like The Guardian, gave it two stars, calling it a faithful but less inspired remake. Still, the family-friendly PG rating and IMAX screenings ($28.4 million globally) have kept theaters packed.

The film’s $150 million budget, plus $100 million in marketing, is already covered, with projections eyeing a $610-650 million global finish. It’s on track to surpass How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ($539.9 million) and could challenge How to Train Your Dragon 2 ($621.5 million) as the franchise’s top earner.

A sequel, set for June 2027, is already confirmed, signaling Universal’s confidence in this dragon-sized hit. Posts on X highlight fan excitement, with users calling it a “visual feast” and “nostalgia done right.”

Some Closing Thoughts:

How to Train Your Dragon is proving live-action remakes can still breathe fire. With $560.8 million and counting, it’s a testament to the enduring love for Hiccup and Toothless.

Will it hit $650 million or even dethrone Lilo & Stitch’s billion-dollar run? Grab your dragon saddle, head to theaters, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!