Jurassic World: Rebirth expected to dominate summer box office

As the date approaches May 2025, the entertainment industry is preparing for the summer movie season with expectations running high for several blockbuster releases. The box office power rankings highlight three major films that are predicted to lead the charts, including the much-anticipated 'Jurassic World: Rebirth.' Historical performances of previous films within the Jurassic franchise indicate that 'Rebirth' could secure the crown for the highest-grossing film of the summer and potentially surpass the billion-dollar mark established by its predecessors. The franchise has consistently drawn large audiences, achieving significant box office success with 'Jurassic World' earning $1.67 billion, 'Fallen Kingdom' hitting $1.3 billion, and 'Dominion' reaching $1 billion. Alongside this, competitors such as 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'Final Reckoning' are also expected to perform well, aiming for substantial box office returns in the $600 million to $800 million range. As films from established franchises like Marvel continue to bring audiences to theaters, there remains an underlying uncertainty about the readiness of the audience to engage with superhero stories again, particularly after a shift in entertainment consumption during and after the pandemic. Viewers are eager to see how various films will fare against each other, given the mixed performance trends in the post-COVID cinema landscape. Despite the challenges, the summer promises a plethora of excitement for moviegoers, with predictions that 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' will provide a thrilling and financially successful experience for the box office this year.