Common/Amblin’s “Jurassic World: Rebirth” confirmed that there’s nonetheless some endurance within the three decade-old dinosaur franchise, beating estimates many times because the Fourth of July weekend rolled on to earn a 5-day home opening of $147 million and a 6-day world launch of $318 million.
Traditionally, the “Jurassic World” collection has gotten boosts from walk-up visitors fairly than presales, and exhibition sources inform TheWrap that continues to be the case. Whereas skewing barely older than previous “Jurassic World” movies — to be anticipated contemplating this incarnation of the “Jurassic” franchise started a decade in the past — all age demos had been represented with 46% within the 18-35 subset, 35% over the age of 35, and 19% beneath the age of 18.
Initially projected for a $130 million 5-day home opening, estimates have steadily ticked up over the course of the weekend with robust performances from premium codecs like Dolby and ScreenX. In the meantime, worldwide gross sales have been fueled by a $41.5 million opening weekend in China, the second highest for a Hollywood launch this yr behind solely “Mission: Inconceivable — The Ultimate Reckoning.”
Different prime markets embrace the U.Ok. with $16.6 million and Mexico with $13.9 million. It’s the second largest worldwide opening of 2025 behind solely the Chinese language animated megahit “Ne Zha 2” whereas passing “Lilo & Sew” for the most important abroad opening for a Hollywood movie this yr.
Even with critics as soon as once more tepid on its newest installment, “Jurassic World” has confirmed to be resilient in opposition to dangerous pre-release buzz. The following problem shall be whether or not “Rebirth” can maintain effectively in opposition to Warner Bros./DC’s “Superman,” which is predicted to have its personal $140 million-plus opening subsequent weekend.
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