How to Train Your Dragon is on the verge of achieving a significant Box Office milestone. Released in June 2025, this film narrates the unexpected bond between Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Toothless the dragon. Similar to the original film from 2010, it draws inspiration from Cressida Cowell’s children’s book, yet it takes considerable creative liberties in its character adaptations.
Although the original had a budget of approximately $165 million, the live-action version turned out to be surprisingly cheaper at $150 million. This results in a $15 million difference, not even considering inflation, which makes DreamWorks’ latest endeavor quite unusual.
Given this relatively modest budget, How to Train Your Dragon required $375 million to turn a profit and has already exceeded that figure globally, amassing over $500 million.
As reported by Box Office Mojo, How to Train Your Dragon is on the verge of hitting $250 million in domestic earnings. Following an anticipated 5th week of $13.37 million, which reflects a 30% decline, it is set to conclude its lifetime with a total of over $250 million, marking a historic milestone for the franchise.
This Is The Highest How To Train Your Dragon Net Gross Ever
No other film in the How to Train Your Dragon series has surpassed the $245 million mark in domestic earnings. 15 years ago, the 2010 installment previously holds the record for the highest domestic total, bringing in $218 million.
| Year | Title | Domestic | Worldwide |
| 2010 | How To Train Your Dragon | $218 million | $495 million |
| 2014 | How To Train Your Dragon 2 | $177 million | $622 million |
| 2019 | How To Train Your Dragon – The Hidden World | $161 million | $540 million |
| 2025 | How To Train Your Dragon | $245 million+ | $567 million+ |
Although the global earnings saw an uptick from the 2010 to the 2014 films, they took a downturn with the release of The Hidden World, which faced challenges in comparison. Having said that, inflation undoubtedly contributed to this film’s success, it still managed to surpass The Hidden World.
Nevertheless, it must exert considerable effort to reach the global figures, as the How To Train Your Dragon remake’s worldwide earnings remain at approximately $567 million, significantly trailing behind The Hidden World’s $622 million.
Our Perspective On The Box Office Success of How To Train Your Dragon
The live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon marks DreamWorks’ inaugural venture into this format, and it has already achieved remarkable success. This franchise was already quite popular, so surpassing a milestone that previous films did not reach serves as additional evidence that viewers still crave this genre.
DreamWorks has officially greenlit the remake of How to Train Your Dragon 2, set to hit theaters on June 11, 2027. Following the success of the 2025 release, this decision has clearly been a wise one, as the sequel is expected to achieve similar Box Office success. With Hiccup’s adventure progressing, DreamWorks must be excited.