Universal's live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" remake soared to a $83.7 million opening weekend in North America, exceeding the original's debut. The film's global total reached $197.8 million. Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" held at second place with $15 million, while "Materialists" debuted at third with $12 million. Other notable films included "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" and the "John Wick" spinoff, "Ballerina." The overall box office saw a 23% increase compared to the same period last year.

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