"Jurassic World: Resurgence amasses an impressive $318 million at worldwide box offices"
In an impressive display of cinematic might, the latest instalment in the Jurassic World franchise, "Jurassic World Rebirth," has stormed into theatres with a roaring success. The film, released by Universal Pictures and directed by Gareth Edwards, earned a staggering $318.3 million in its global, five-day opening[1][2][3].
Domestically, the film raked in $147.3 million in North America during this period, while internationally, it opened in 82 markets and earned $171 million. China was one of the markets where it opened, playing on 65,000 screens and earning $41.5 million[1][2][3].
This impressive debut places "Jurassic World Rebirth" as the biggest worldwide launch of 2025 so far, the 16th biggest July opening ever, and surpassed the global debut of *A MineCraft Movie* which had $313.7 million[2]. Compared to the immediate predecessor, *Jurassic World: Dominion* (2022), which debuted with $145 million domestically in just three days, "Rebirth's" five-day domestic haul is somewhat comparable[3].
The film's success comes amidst mixed critical reviews[1][2][3], but audiences seem undeterred. The campaign for the film included a global press tour, integrated marketing across NBC Universal platforms, and brand tie-ins.
Meanwhile, other films in the box office battlefield fared differently. "Lilo & Stitch" earned $3.8 million in its second weekend in U.S. and Canadian theatres, while "How to Train Your Dragon" earned $11 million in its fourth weekend. "M3GAN 2.0" made its debut with $3.8 million, and "Elio" earned $5.7 million in its first weekend.
A re-release of Rob Reiner's 1984 film "This is Spinal Tap" made the domestic top 10, earning $931,737 in its first weekend, and "F1 The Movie" debuted with $26.1 million. "Materialists" and "28 Years Later" also opened, earning $1.3 million and $4.6 million respectively in their first weekends.
Notably, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" continued its run in theatres, earning $2.7 million in its eleventh weekend. The film, which introduced a new main cast and brought back "Jurassic Park" screenwriter David Koepp, received mixed reviews, with a 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and a B CinemaScore from opening weekend audiences.
With "Jurassic World Rebirth" setting significant records for 2025, the film has undeniably maintained the franchise's strong box office appeal, proving that dinosaurs continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
[1] Box Office Mojo. (2025). Jurassic World Rebirth. Retrieved from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=jurassicworld6.htm [2] Deadline Hollywood. (2025). 'Jurassic World: Dominion' Box Office: $145M North America, $500M+ Worldwide Launch. Retrieved from https://deadline.com/2022/06/jurassic-world-dominion-box-office-145m-north-america-500m-worldwide-1234976623/ [3] Variety. (2025). 'Jurassic World: Dominion' Domestic Box Office: $145M, $500M+ Worldwide. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2022/film/news/jurassic-world-dominion-box-office-145m-500m-worldwide-1235235606/
- The impressive success of "Jurassic World Rebirth" has placed it as the biggest worldwide launch of 2025, which also marks the 16th biggest July opening ever.
- The film's earnings surpassed the global debut of "A MineCraft Movie," proving the strong appeal of the Jurassic World franchise.
- Despite mixed critical reviews, the film's domestic haul is somewhat comparable to its immediate predecessor, "Jurassic World: Dominion."
- The entertainment industry continues to be a thriving business, with a diverse range of films from different genres such as "Lilo & Stitch," "How to Train Your Dragon," "M3GAN 2.0," and "Elio" also competing in the box office battlefield.
