DreamWorks' busy year ahead could be its biggest, with every movie in its 2025 slate promising to break unique records. ThoughDreamworks' frustrating streak beforeThe Wild Robothad given it a bad reputation, the studio seems to have entered a redefining era that could take it further than it’s ever gone before. ConsideringThe Wild Robot’s similarities toPuss in Boots: The Last Wish, creatives seem to have found the perfect formula to guarantee critical acclaim and box office success. AsDog Mancontinues the studio’s emotional and inventive animation, it secretly foreshadows more than one 2025 hit.
ThoughPixar outperformed DreamWorks' last 10 years box office, theShrekstudio has slowly been dominating against Disney’s poorly received live-action remakes and exploitative sequels. 2025 might be DreamWorks' best year yet, as it continues the studio’s trend to offer a mix of exciting originals and innovative sequels to more than four popular franchises. While thesecond trailer forHow To Train Your Dragon’slive-actionadaptation continues to hype the summer release,DreamWorks Animation’s full 2025 movie slate hints it will be its biggest year ever.
DreamWorks Will Set A New Studio Record With Its Movie Releases In 2025
Among Other Firsts, 2025 Marks DreamWorks First Year With Four Releases
DreamWorks Animation 2025 slate foreshadows an amazing year for the studio, promising the return of some of its most popular titles and the setting of a new record. Though theShrekstudio released three movies in 2000, 2010, 2014, and 2024,this year marks the first time DreamWorks has four movies coming out. Featured movies include the adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s graphic novel series,Dog Man, theHow to Train Your Dragonlong-awaited live-action film,The Bad Guys 2, and a movie based on Netflix’s popular series titledGabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
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Even if2024’sThe Wild Robotalmost broke a box office milestone, the studio ended up about $100 million short of repeating its highest-grossing year in 2014. However, in 2025, DreamWorks has more chances than ever to break this record.TheMadagascarstudio will make history with its first two live-action movies—How to Train Your Dragonfunctioning as a remake of the 2010 hit, andGabby’s Dollhouse: The Moviebeing DreamWorks' first live-action film that is not a remake. Not to mention,Dog Manintroduces DreamWorks' first silent protagonistand has had a strong early box office performance.
Dog Man’s Box Office Is A Promising Sign For DreamWorks' 2025 Slate
ACaptain Underpantsspin-off,Dog Manfollows a noble half-human, half-dog police officer who tries to capture Petey the Cat and stop him from terrorizing Ohkay City with his charming clone and many scientific inventions. Released on January 31,Dog Manis already atop box office charts, claiming place no. 1 on its debut weekend.The lighthearted movie even beatThe Bad GuysandCaptain Underpants: The First Epic Movie’s respective openings, garnering an impressive $36 million gross against the latter’s $23 million.
The Bad Guys 2is predicted to give the studio another hit.
With an emotional twist and great character humor, the movie paves the way for the future success of theCaptain Underpantsfranchise. Additionally,Dog Man’s amazing performance is a great sign for DreamWorks’The Bad Guyssequelreleasing on August 1 this year. Notably,The Bad Guys 2is predicted to give the studio another hit, as it was just confirmed to be one of DreamWorks' most popular franchises at the moment — withDreamWorks Animation' new logosequence presentingThe Wild Robot,Boss Baby, andThe Bad Guysalongside their most popular franchises.
How To Train Your Dragon Could Make Or Break DreamWorks' 2025
How To Train Your Dragon Is Preceded By Its Franchise’s Incredible Past Success
Ever since theHow to Train Your Dragonlive-action was announced in February 2023, it has been predicted to bethe movie that could change everything for DreamWorks. Marking the studio’s first live-action endeavor, and depending on whether its changes to the lore are well received, the film could pave the way for an exciting chain ofDreamWorks remakes that could beat Disney’s. Not to mention how belovedHow to Train Your Dragon’s story and characters have become, and director Dean DeBlois' successful movie streak.
The Wild Robot Sequel Confirmation Makes It DreamWorks' Replacement For $1 Billion Franchise
DreamWorks' confirmation of a sequel for The Wild Robot could lead to the creation of a franchise worthy of replacing its $1 billion success.
Similar to theKung Fu Pandamovies andDreamWorks' unexpectedsuccess withPuss in Boots: The Last Wish, Dean DeBlois' upcoming release is preceded by its franchise being responsible for some of the studio’s best-performing years. Notably,How to Train Your Dragon 2earned more than half of the studio’s box office gross in 2014, netting $621.5 million. With the live-actionHow To Train Your Dragoncoming out this year, and aided by three other groundbreaking releases, DreamWorks is set to surpass its 2014 box office record, heavily hinting 2025 might become its best year.
Dog Man
Cast
Dog Man is a family film where a police dog and his officer are fused into one being after an accident. Now a half-canine hero, Dog Man balances his duties to protect the city and impress his Chief while facing off against the cunning feline villain, Petey the Cat.
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon, released in 2025, depicts the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who defies tradition on the isle of Berk by befriending Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their friendship uncovers the true nature of dragons, challenging entrenched Viking perceptions and societal norms.
The Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys 2, released in 2025, sees the now-reformed crew drawn into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist orchestrated by a new team of criminals. As the Bad Guys struggle to maintain their good intentions, they face unexpected challenges from their enigmatic rivals, the Bad Girls.
Gabby’s Dollhouse
Gabby’s Dollhouse is an animated children’s series that mixes live-action elements with puppetry. Young Gabby and her cat friends explore a magical dollhouse, each room offering new fantastical adventures and learning experiences for the audience to participate in.
