Based on tracking, Universal’s confidence in the franchise is well-placed. While not on course to be as big as “Lilo & Stitch,” current projections have “How to Train Your Dragon” earning a $75 million-plus domestic opening.

Let’s rewind and take a look at every live-action adaptation Disney has released so far, and if it was a hit or a miss in the box office. Disney kicked off their live-action remakes with “101 Dalmatians” in 1996, where the beloved spotted Dalmatians and the wicked Cruella De Vil are brought to life.

Hiccup and Toothless are readying to fire up the box office. Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” is poised to fly to $70 million to $80 million in its box office debut.