'How to Train Your Dragon' Debuts at No. 1 with $83 Million, Surpassing 'Lilo & Stitch'
'How to Train Your Dragon' leads the box office with an impressive $83 million debut, outperforming 'Lilo & Stitch' and marking a successful opening weekend.
Chicago Tribune‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83 million, beating ‘Lilo and Stitch’
Chicago Tribune“How to Train Your Dragon” supera a “Lilo and Stitch” con $83 millones en fin de semana de estreno
ABC News'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83 million
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Associated Press'How to Train Your Dragon' soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating 'Lilo & Stitch'
Overview
'How to Train Your Dragon' debuted at No. 1 in the box office with $83 million, surpassing 'Lilo & Stitch' which had held the top spot for three weeks.
The film, directed by Dean DeBlois, showcases the friendship between a young Viking named Hiccup and a dragon named Toothless.
'Materialists,' featuring Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal, debuted in the top three with $12 million, while 'How to Train Your Dragon' led the weekend.
Other notable films included 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' earning $10.3 million and 'Ballerina' with $9.4 million, both trailing behind the top films.
The box office results reflect estimated ticket sales from Friday to Sunday across U.S. and Canadian theaters.
Analysis
Emphasizes the box office success of "How to Train Your Dragon," surpassing previous films and competitors.