Universal/DreamWorks' remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" is off and flying at the box office, earning $8.6 million from Thursday preview screenings. Combined with $2.5 million from early access screenings,

Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action “ How to Train Your Dragon ” picked up $8.6 million from Thursday previews as it soars towards a projected $70 million to $80 million debut. The preview number climbed even higher to $11.1M, because Universal hosted “early access screenings” on Wednesday.

The upcoming live-action fantasy adventure movie, How to Train Your Dragon, is set to hit cinemas this weekend. Starring Mason Thames in the lead role, the movie is expected to emerge as a big attraction at the box office during its theatrical run.