The live-action remake of 2010's How to Train Your Dragon became a box-office smash over the weekend, earning a series-best $83.7 million domestically. The initial previews for the new film highlighted the faithfulness of the adaptation,

Original 'How to Train Your Dragon' screenwriter Dean DeBlois solo-directs this take on the popular franchise, which follows the adventures of a young Viking and the creature he befriends.

"How to Train Your Dragon" artisans on using sheep fur, bagpipe and locations including the Faroe Islands to help bring remake to life.