How 'How to Train Your Dragon' Outflies Box Office Rivals
Despite competition from Pixar’s 'Elio' and '28 Years Later,' 'How to Train Your Dragon' maintained its top position at North American box offices, earning $37 million. Meanwhile, Pixar’s 'Elio' had a weak opening, and '28 Years Later' performed well with $30 million. Upcoming releases signal continued strong competition.
Neither Pixar nor zombies could dethrone 'How to Train Your Dragon' from its top spot at the North American box office this weekend. Universal Pictures' remake dominated ticket sales, collecting $37 million in its second week, despite new releases 'Elio' and '28 Years Later' drawing significant attention.
Poor reception marked the debut of Pixar's 'Elio,' which grossed just $21 million, the lowest opening in the studio's history. This comes after arduous production changes and a muted promotional push. On the other hand, Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' marked a successful return for the franchise, earning $30 million with mixed audience reception.
The coming weeks look competitive as new titles prepare to enter theaters. Apple and Warner Bros' 'F1' and Universal's 'Megan 2.0' are both expected to attract considerable box office attention.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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