The Universal live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise soared to a strong $83.7 million debut in North American theaters, according to Comscore estimates Sunday.

The live-action remake of the modern animated classic unseats reigning champ "Lilo & Stitch" from its three-week stint at the top.Key PointsHow to Train Your Dragon won the top spot at the weekend's domestic and global box office charts,

Jeremy Fuster, Film Reporter, joined TheWrap in 2016 and covers box office and labor news. He received a National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award for his coverage of the 2023 WGA Strike and was nominated by the LA Press Club as Best Entertainment Journalist. He can be reached at [email protected].