BIGGEST OPENING WEEKEND IN THE HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON FRANCHISE!*
*₹14 Crore Record-Breaking Opening Weekend in India
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!*
