A Powerful Start for the Dragon Remake

The highly anticipated live-action remake of 2How to Train Your Dragon2 has taken flight, raking in an impressive $11.1 million in preview screenings. This strong showing includes $8.6 million from Thursday night and an additional $2.5 million from early access screenings on Wednesday.

Weekend Projections Set to Soar

With such a robust kickoff, the film is poised to dominate the box office in its debut weekend, with projections now suggesting it could easily surpass $75 million!

Critical Acclaim Mixed with Audience Buzz

Although critics have given the film mixed, albeit decent, reviews, it is the audience reaction that's truly igniting excitement, boasting stellar scores on popular review sites.

A New Champion at the Box Office

In a surprising turn, 2How to Train Your Dragon2 has also managed to claim the coveted IMAX screens previously occupied by 2Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning2 for the last three weekends. This shift marks a significant moment in the competitive landscape of summer blockbusters.

What This Means for Competitors

As 2How to Train Your Dragon2 ascends, it is set to push the live-action remake of 2Lilo & Stitch2 into a lower spot. The latter recently crossed the remarkable $800 million milestone at the global box office, but now faces stiff competition as audiences flock to witness the dragon adventure.

The Adventure Continues!

As the weekend unfolds, all eyes will be on this revamped classic to see if it can maintain its momentum and thrive among moviegoers. Will it reign supreme at the box office? Stay tuned!