How will a plucky, alien-obsessed tween and an undead army fare at the box office against a lovable, fiery dragon? That’s the looming question as Disney and Pixar’s intergalactic animated adventure “Elio” and Sony’s post-apocalyptic thriller “28 Years Later” prepare to face off against Universal’s live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” remake in North America.

Projections are all over the place for Danny Boyle's long-awaited '28 Days' sequel as 'Elio' braces for a soft opening, and possibly the lowest in the storied studio's history.

How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.