After watching How to Train Your Dragon, fans should check out thrilling live-action films like E.T. and Avatar.

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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In an era of skepticism around live-action remakes, Universal believes audiences will take flight with Hiccup and Toothless again.

Critics are debating whether the new "How to Train Your Dragon" is too similar to the animated movies. The director Dean DeBlois said Universal asked him to make small changes.

Universal/DreamWorks’ “ How to Train Your Dragon ” remake has taken off at the box office with a strong $82.5 million domestic opening weekend and $200 million worldwide.

As Hiccup, the 17-year-old actor is shouldering the weight of Universal’s new live-action franchise — and living out his childhood fantasy.

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+.