In a shocking turn of events, the long-awaited sequel “How to Train Your Dragon” has soared to the top of the box office charts with a whopping $83 million in its debut weekend. Fans of the franchise were thrilled to see their favorite characters back on the big screen, but no one could have predicted just how successful the film would be.
“We always knew that ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ was a beloved franchise, but we never expected this kind of response,” said director Dean DeBlois. “I guess you could say we really struck fire with this one.”
The film follows the adventures of Hiccup, a young Viking who befriends a dragon named Toothless, and their quest to save their homeland from a new threat. Audiences young and old flocked to theaters to catch the latest installment, and the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive.
“I laughed, I cried, I cheered – it was a rollercoaster of emotions,” said one fan, who asked to remain anonymous. “I haven’t been this moved by a movie since ‘Shrek 2’.”
Even the most cynical of critics have been won over by the film’s charm and heart. “I went into ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ expecting another generic kids’ movie, but I was pleasantly surprised,” said Roger Ebert (not the real one). “It truly is a masterpiece of modern cinema.”
With such a stellar opening weekend, it’s clear that “How to Train Your Dragon” has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere. Rumors of a third installment are already swirling, and fans can’t wait to see what adventures Hiccup and Toothless will get up to next.
In the meantime, moviegoers are encouraged to catch “How to Train Your Dragon” in theaters while they still can. As one enthusiastic fan put it, “If you miss this movie, you’ll be breathing fire with regret.”
