'How to Train Your Dragon' tops the box office again
Briefly

Despite new releases, 'How to Train Your Dragon' has retained the top position at the North American box office, generating $37 million in its second weekend. With a total of $358.2 million globally, the film's success has revitalized the DreamWorks franchise, leading to plans for a sequel. In contrast, Pixar's 'Elio' faced challenges, recording just $21 million in ticket sales, marking the lowest opening for Pixar, attributed to production setbacks and heavy budget concerns. The film's underperformance highlights a potential shift in audience expectations for Pixar films.
"How To Train Your Dragon has proven a potent revival of the DreamWorks Animation franchise, amassing $358.2 million worldwide, with a sequel already in development."
"This is a weak opening for a new Pixar movie... by Pixar's remarkable standard, the opening is well below average."
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