‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops the US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for Pixar
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops the US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for Pixar

“How to Train Your Dragon" is maintaining its top ranking in movie theaters
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate based on the provided verification sources. It correctly states that "How to Train Your Dragon" topped the US box office and that "Elio" had a low opening for Pixar. The reporting appears mostly objective, with a slight negative slant towards "Elio" due to the emphasis on its poor performance.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim 1:** "How to Train Your Dragon" is maintaining its top ranking in movie theaters.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "Universal's “How to Train Your Dragon” is getting a second weekend on top of North American charts."
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, stating "Holdover 'How to Train Your Dragon' is devouring both Pixar's 'Elio' and Danny Boyle's zombie sequel '28 Years Later' despite being in its..."
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, stating "How to Train Your Dragon continues to lead the US box office."
- Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, stating "Universal / DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon grossed an estimated $37.0M this weekend (from 4,373 locations)."
- Claim 2:** "Elio" marks a new low for Pixar.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "'Elio' Is Pixar's Record Low".
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, stating "Elio' Pixar's worst box office opening".
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, stating "Elio marks a rare low for Pixar."
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Agreement:** All sources agree that "How to Train Your Dragon" topped the box office and that "Elio" had a poor opening for Pixar.
- Verification Source #1: "How to Train Your Dragon" is on top, "Elio" is a record low.
- Verification Source #2: "How to Train Your Dragon" is devouring "Elio", which had a worst opening.
- Verification Source #3: "How to Train Your Dragon" leads, "Elio" marks a low.
- Lack of Coverage:** Verification Source #4 discusses box office predictions for 2025 but does not cover the specific films mentioned in the article. Verification Source #5 provides gross estimates for "How to Train Your Dragon".