'How to Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Remake Opens Strong with $35M
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Universal's 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake opened with $35.6 million, making it the fourth-biggest opening day of 2025 and projecting an $82.7 million three-day gross, surpassing expectations and marking the franchise's biggest debut. A24's 'Materialists' also exceeded forecasts with a $5 million opening, aiming for a $12 million three-day total, becoming one of A24's top openings. The box office remains dominated by live-action remakes, with Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' maintaining strong performance.
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