Kaylah Walton
Jurassic World Rebirth, the newest addition to Universal and Amblin’s legendary series, is making a significant impact at the box office with an impressive opening over the Fourth of July weekend. The film is anticipated to generate $141.2 million in the U.S. over the five-day holiday, which includes $85.4 million from the traditional Friday-to-Sunday segment. While the reviews have been varied, it’s clear that massive dinosaurs on screen continue to captivate audiences. One box office expert remarked, “There’s no ignoring the spectacle,” and that assessment rings true.
On the international front, Rebirth is making waves as well. With an estimated $171.3 million from overseas markets, the film is set to achieve a staggering $312.5 million worldwide at launch. This positions it as the second-best opening of the year to date (trailing behind A Minecraft Movie) and marks the second-highest opener in the Jurassic franchise. Given that forecasts initially suggested a $260 million global total, it’s clear that Rebirth exceeded all expectations.
Helmed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) and penned by David Koepp, the original writer of Jurassic Park, the film brings forth a fresh ensemble featuring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. The storyline revolves around a rescue mission to an island facility now inhabited by dinosaurs, where the team encounters a stranded family and frighteningly dangerous creatures. The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda. Franchise stalwarts Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley produced, with Steven Spielberg returning as an executive producer.
Though Rebirth didn’t quite parallel the domestic launches of prior Jurassic World films—such as 2015’s $208.8 million or 2022’s Dominion at $145 million—it came with a lower production budget. With an estimated cost of about $180 million (excluding marketing), Universal has ample reasons to celebrate. It’s also noteworthy that the original Jurassic Park set records in 1993 with a $47 million opening, a remarkable figure for its era.
Brad Pitt’s F1 Continues to Engage Audiences
In the meantime, Brad Pitt‘s F1: The Movie is still on the rise at the box office, projected to earn around $25-26 million in its second weekend and has surpassed the $100 million mark stateside. This is impressive for a movie many believed might face challenges outside its international reception.
Completing the weekend lineup are Universal’s live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, Pixar’s Elio, and Sony’s 28 Years Later. The summer movie season is bustling, but currently, Jurassic World Rebirth is taking center stage—proving that when it comes to summer hits, dinosaurs still reign supreme.
