'How to Train Your Dragon 2' gets mainland release date

Poster of "How to Train Your Dragon 2" [File Photo: douban]

The US family fantasy hit, "How to Train Your Dragon 2," is coming to China next month.

DreamWorks Animation confirmed yesterday that Chinese authorities have approved the film for an August 14th release here in the mainland, giving the hit sequel a chance to set a blaze across the world's fastest-growing film market.

Since its initial release in early June, "How to Train Your Dragon 2" has raked in more than 350 million U.S. dollars worldwide.

The move also stands as another notch in DreamWorks' working relationship with China.

In March, the company revealed plans for a 2.4-billion-US-dollar entertainment complex to be built in Shanghai.

Likewise, "Kung Fu Panda 3" will be released through Oriental DreamWorks, the studio's Shanghai-based joint-venture with Chinese partners.