‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Charges Ahead with $30.5 Million Debut at Box Office
Jurassic World: Rebirth has kicked off its theatrical run with a strong start, generating $30.5 million on opening day in the U.S., according to Variety.
The film, the seventh installment in the franchise and directed by Gareth Edwards, is expected to ride high on the momentum of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, a lucrative window for Hollywood releases.
Early estimates suggest the film could reach $133 million in ticket sales over its first five days. However, despite solid numbers, Rebirth is likely to fall short of its predecessors in terms of opening grosses.
For comparison:
- Jurassic World (2015): $208 million opening
- Fallen Kingdom (2018): $148 million
- Dominion (2022): $145 million
This new chapter stars Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett, a mercenary on a high-risk mission to recover dinosaur DNA, alongside Jonathan Bailey as paleontologist Henry and Mahershala Ali as ex-military leader Duncan.
Set five years after Dominion, the story follows a covert team navigating a high-stakes mission on an island still teeming with life-threatening prehistoric predators. Things spiral when a rescue operation collides with their objective.
With a production budget of $180 million, Rebirth will need strong weekend legs to achieve profitability, particularly as marketing costs are not included in the reported figure.
Critics remain divided, but audiences are showing up. The franchise’s enduring appeal and fresh cast may help propel the film through a competitive summer box office.
