Jurassic World Rebirth shatters box office expectations

In the United States and various international markets, 'Jurassic World Rebirth' opened on July 4, 2025, earning an impressive total of $318.3 million in its first five days. This film marks the seventh installment in the beloved Jurassic Park franchise and is directed by Gareth Edwards. The film showcased a strong performance across 4,308 theaters in North America, earning $147.3 million domestically, with weekend earnings of approximately $91.5 million. Meanwhile, it performed exceptionally well overseas, bringing in $171 million from 82 international markets, including $41.5 million from China alone, where it became the largest MPA opening of the year. Despite the film's popularity at the box office, it received a mixed critical reception, starting with a score of 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and a B CinemaScore from viewers during its opening weekend. The film introduced a new main cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. It also involved the return of screenwriter David Koepp, who worked on the original Jurassic Park series. The storyline shifts away from the creation of dinosaurs to a plot that revolves around a dangerous hunt for dinosaur DNA, aimed at curing heart disease. Production costs approximated $180 million, excluding marketing expenses. Its marketing campaign featured a range of promotional activities, including a global press tour and partnerships with brands like Jeep and 7-11. Overall, the new film's success at the box office reflects audiences' enduring interest in the Jurassic Park franchise, despite some critics noting a potential 'dinosaur fatigue' among moviegoers. The movie's release strategically avoided competition with other major films, which helped maintain its dominant position in the box office rankings, retreating last week's competitor, the Brad Pitt racing film 'F1', to second place. 'F1' fell to a total earning of $26.1 million domestically, bringing its running total to approximately $109.5 million.