How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.

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Universal's live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon' had the fourth-biggest opening day of 2025, while A24's 'Materialists' is headed for third.

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The movie had stronger-than-expected ticket sales over the weekend, becoming the third PG-rated, live-action hit in three months.

Universal's 'How to Train Your Dragon' is opening to $82.5M, the best in the franchise, while A24's 'Materialists' is looking at $11M+.