Box Office: Elio Falters at $22M as How to Train Your Dragon Soars

Box Office: Elio Falters at $22M as How to Train Your Dragon Soars

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How to Train Your Dragon, which is produced by DreamWorks and Universal, continues to do well at the box office. In its second weekend, the movie earned $37 million from 4,373 theaters, a 58% decrease from the previous week, according to a Deadline article. This raises its overall revenue in the United States to $160.4 million.

In contrast, Elio from Pixar had a slower start. It made $9 million on Friday when it debuted in 3,750 theaters. According to the report, the project concluded the weekend with a three-day total of $22 million, which was the studio's worst opening ever.

About Elio

Elio tells the tale of an 11-year-old kid also named Elio, who is voiced by Yonas Kibreab and directed by Adrian Molina. Elio is a timid, imaginative youngster who unintentionally finds himself in orbit. He unexpectedly finds himself speaking for the entire globe at a massive space council because the aliens believe he is the leader of Earth. Elio's mother, who works on a highly classified government initiative, is voiced by America Ferrera. Science fiction, adventure, and emotion are all combined in the movie.


On Training Your Dragon

Dean DeBlois is the director of How to Train Your Dragon, which is based on a book by Cressida Cowell. The plot centers around a young Viking youngster named Hiccup, whose voice is provided by Jay Baruchel. Everyone in Hiccup's village battles dragons. However, he discovers that dragons are not as frightening as people believe when he encounters one named Toothless. They become best friends rather than fighting. The film also includes the voices of America Ferrera, Gerard Butler, and Craig Ferguson. The narrative centers on friendship, courage, and changing preconceived notions.

Elio and How to Train Your Dragon each have distinct tales to tell on the big screen, one set in outer space and the other in a Viking community. Elio could have gotten off to a sluggish start, but it has a lot of heart and creativity. Meanwhile, How to Train Your Dragon is still extremely popular, demonstrating its enduring appeal to viewers.

FAQs

How much has How to Train Your Dragon earned at the box office so far?

As per reports, How to Train Your Dragon has made $160.4 million in the U.S. after two weekends in theaters.

What was the opening weekend box office collection of Pixar’s Elio?

Elio earned $22 million over its first weekend, with $9 million coming in on Friday alone.

Who directed Elio and what is it about?

Elio is directed by Adrian Molina. It tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who accidentally gets taken into space and is mistaken for Earth’s leader.

What is How to Train Your Dragon about?

Directed by Dean DeBlois, How to Train Your Dragon follows a Viking boy, Hiccup, who befriends a dragon, challenging his village’s beliefs.

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