The live-action update of the popular animated film grossed $8.6 million in regular Thursday shows, and another $2.5 million from early access Wednesday screenings.

How to Train Your Dagon is breathing fire at the box office in North America and has announced its arrival with its spectacular release day collection. The live-action remake has beaten Oppenheimer and Aladdin’s opening day collections. Keep scrolling for more.

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+.