Based on the incredible box office success of How To Train Your Dragon, plans for a sequel are already in the works! The original movie was released at the end of March in 2010, and performed quite well in its first few weeks of release. But in a development that is very unusual for Hollywood movies, the movie was number one at the box office in its fifth week in theaters! Generally movies perform well their first week out, while marketing and excitement are at their peak, then their performance drops off week after week. How to Train Your Dragon has performed in exactly the opposite way, with word of mouth getting out after the first couple of weeks in major release, encouraging others to go see this fun family film.
The reviews all agree that this movie is delightful for one, and all. The most successful family films in recent years have all been ones that everyone could enjoy, not just children being taken to the theater by loving, but bored parents. These movies have built devoted fan bases, helped out by products aimed at their audiences. The products (fast food meals, toys, action figures, etc.) definitely delight the children who identify with the characters in these movies. How to Train Your Dragon parties are one of the hottest themes on the market right now, with How to Train Your Dragon party supplies flying off the shelves!
It is hardly surprising then that Dreamworks Animation Studio is ready to jump on the roller-coaster for another ride. The movie has grossed nearly $200 million at the box office. The storytellers and animators at the studio are already working on the sequel, which is due to be released in 2013. It will be interesting to see how the story evolves, as the original movie wraps up the storylines pretty neatly, in what was clearly intended to be a single movie. Never underestimate the creative minds at work in the movie industry, though! The writers and producers of How to Train Your Dragon will undoubtedly come up with a great story that recaptures the heart, and magic of this wildly popular movie that is enjoyable for all ages!
