Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action “ How to Train Your Dragon ” picked up $8.6 million from Thursday previews as it soars towards a projected $70 million to $80 million debut. The preview number climbed even higher to $11.1M, because Universal hosted “early access screenings” on Wednesday.

The live-action update of the popular animated film grossed $8.6 million in Thursday shows and another $2.5 million in early access Wednesday screenings.

Writer-director Dean DeBlois breaks down how he nailed the film's epic flying scene, from Toothless's design to making Hiccup star Mason Thames look like he was really riding a dragon. Thames' mom suggested playing the film's score while he shot the scene,

Relax, dear readers, your eyes don’t deceive you with that headline. Just as Universal/DreamWorks have remade the 2010 fan favorite How to Train Your Dragon, the studio has given its well regarded franchise another premium format finish. Which means it’s time to ask an old question that gets new answers each time: To 3D or Not To 3D?

"How to Train Your Dragon" star Nico Parker talks about playing Astrid in the new live-action adaptation of the animated movie.

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The release of the live action How To Train Your Dragon is hitting theaters, and there’s every possible reason for optimism. Reviews are over the top positive. Box office expectations are really high, and most importantly, we just got word we’re getting a collaboration between the beloved franchise and Loungefly.

Most filmmakers have a list of regrets about their projects, but getting a do-over is a rarity: "it was satisfying to check off a list of those little things, but also make room for missed opportunities.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal‘s live action take of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon is eyeing around $8M-$9M in previews, which not only includes tonight’s monies but those from early fan access screenings.

From busted chins to axes in the face to COVID, stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and director Dean DeBlois show off their mementos working with "dragons."