How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth. The Universal live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise soared to a strong $83 million debut in North American theaters,

While Dean Fleischer Camp's Lilo & Stitch has dominated the weekend box office since it premiered just ahead of Memorial Day, one live-action remake has defeated another, as How To Train Your Dragon is the new number one movie in the United States and Canada. Check out the early reported results below and join me after for analysis.

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch has surfed past $800M at the global box office, crossing the milestone with Wednesday’s business, and now counts $807.6M.