LOS ANGELES (AP) — took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some .
The Universal live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise soared to a strong $83 million debut in North American theaters, according to Comscore estimates Sunday. The film, directed by franchise veteran Dean DeBlois, follows the unlikely friendship between a young Viking named Hiccup (Mason Thames) and a dragon called Toothless.
The reboot easily outpaced 2019’s which opened with $55 million. It also claimed the No. 1 spot ahead of Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch,” which slipped to second place after topping the charts for three weekends. That hybrid live-action remake added another $15 million, pushing its domestic total past $386.3 million.
a modern-day New York love story starring , , and , rounded out the top three films of the week with a $12 million debut. The romantic dramedy features Johnson as a savvy matchmaker caught between two suitors: a broke, struggling actor who happens to be her ex, and a wealthy “unicorn” who seems too good to be true.
slid to fourth place, taking in $10.3 million and avoiding a dip into single-digit territory.
The John Wick spinoff fell to fifth place with $9.4 million, despite strong reviews from both critics and audiences. Directed by Len Wiseman, the action film stars and features Keanu Reeves reprising his role in a supporting turn.
In sixth place, “Karate Kid: Legends” earned $5 million followed by “Final Destination: Bloodlines” at seventh with $3.9 million. Wes Anderson’s latest brought in $3 million eighth place. “The Life of Chuck,” based on a Stephen King story, placed ninth with $2.1 million.
Rounding out the top 10 was “Sinners.” The Ryan Coogler film starring Michael B. Jordan, drew $1.4 million.
Top 10 movies by domestic box office
With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore:
1. “How to Train Your Dragon,” $83.7 million
2. “Lilo and Stitch,” $15.5 million.
3. “Materialists,” $12 million.
4. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” $10.3 million.
5. “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” $9.4 million.
6. “Karate Kid: Legends,” $5 million.
7. “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” $3.9 million.
8. “The Phoenician Scheme,” $3 million.
9. “The Life of Chuck,” $2.1 million.
10. “Sinners,” $1.4 million.
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