Hollywood fever has once again gripped Indian audiences. After Mission Impossible 8 and Final Destination 6 dominated global charts, a new cinematic spectacle is creating history at the box office — the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.

A Thunderous Global Opening

Released globally on June 13, the film has stunned the industry by collecting a whopping ₹1710 crore worldwide within just 4 days. According to SACKNILC:

• Overseas collection: ₹985 crore
• India net collection: ₹11.80 crore
  • Day 1: ₹2.15 crore
  • Day 2: ₹4 crore
  • Day 3: ₹4.5 crore
  • Day 4: ₹1.15 crore

This live-action adaptation is winning hearts across continents and dominating the box office with its emotional storytelling and stunning visuals.

The Tale of Hiccup and His Unlikely Friend

Based on Cressida Cowell’s 2003 novel, this live-action fantasy adventure follows Hiccup, a physically weak but intellectually gifted 16-year-old who dreams of inventing new technologies. When his village is attacked by a fierce dragon, Hiccup wounds it using one of his inventions — and what follows is an unexpected, heartwarming friendship that changes everything.

Star-Cast

Directed by Dean DeBlois under the DreamWorks Animation banner, the film features:

• Mason Thames as Hiccup
• Nico Parker
• Gerard Butler
• Julian Dennison
• Nick Frost

This film marks a new chapter for the beloved franchise, blending nostalgia with live-action magic — and the numbers prove it’s a global sensation.

If you haven’t seen it yet, you’re missing one of 2025’s biggest blockbusters.