In under a week of release in theaters worldwide, DreamWorks' first-ever live-action remake,How to Train Your Dragon, has made more than $200 million at the worldwide box office. The movie has now surpassed the lifetime global haul of another hit film produced by the legendary animation house, as it hurtles towards the $300 million milestone this weekend. Directed byDean DeBlois,How to Train Your Dragonis a remake of the original 2010 animated hit; the movie is set to get a sequel, which will be based on 2014’sHow to Train Your Dragon 2.
With$218 million at the worldwide box officeso far, the movie has surpassed the lifetime global haul of 1998’sThe Prince of Egypt, the Biblical musical featuring a stacked voice cast and based on the Book of Exodus. Directed byBrenda Chapman,Simon Wells, andSteve Hickner,The Prince of EgyptfeaturedVal Kilmeras the voice of Moses,Ralph Fiennesas the voice of Rameses, alongside other A-listers such asSandra Bullock,Helen Mirren,Patrick Stewart,Michelle Pfeiffer,Martin Short,Steve Martin, andJeff Goldblum.
Produced ona reported budget of $100 million,The Prince of Egyptholds a 79% score onRotten Tomatoes. It earned three-and-a-half stars out of four from the great criticRoger Ebert, whocalled it"one of the best-looking animated movies of all time." DreamWorks went on to produce hits such asKung Fu Panda,Shrek, andHow to Train Your Dragon, each of which spawned massive franchises that are still alive. Produced ona reported budget of $150 million, theHow to Train Your Dragonremake delivered a massive $198 million haul in its first three days of release at the worldwide box office.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Was Embraced by Audiences
The movieearned mostly positive reviews, and is currently sitting at a 78% score onRotten Tomatoes. But it’s the movie’s audience score that truly stands out.How to Train Your Dragonholds a near-perfect 98% audience rating on the platform, in addition to an A CinemaScore from opening day crowds.In her review, Collider’sMaggie Lovittcalled it “the gold-star example of how to do a live-action remake right.” FeaturingMason ThamesandGerard Butler,How to Train Your Dragonis playing in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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