MUMBAI: Universal Pictures India’s (distributed by Warner Bros Discovery) highly anticipated live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, directed and written by Dean DeBlois, has delivered an exceptional debut at the box office. Starring Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid, the film reimagines the beloved DreamWorks animated franchise for a new generation with a visually stunning and emotionally resonant cinematic experience which has sparked major buzz and box office enthusiasm across the globe.
The film opened to ₹14 crore in India, marking the biggest opening weekend in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise to date. It is also the biggest opening weekend for a family film this year, and the fifth biggest opening weekend for an MPA title in 2025.
Additionally, How to Train Your Dragon is one of the top-performing animation-to-live-action adaptations in the post-pandemic era. Premium formats significantly contributed to its performance, with IMAX alone accounting for 21% of the total box office revenue. The movie’s success also highlights the franchise’s fans who came to cinemas to watch their favorite characters Hiccup and Toothless back on the big screen. The film’s success underscores strong audience demand for quality family entertainment and event-level theatrical releases. With this powerful debut, How to Train Your Dragon has proven that heartfelt storytelling and cinematic innovation continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Epic, emotional, unmissable. Fly into the adventure — watch How to Train Your Dragon in theatres now!
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