"The revival of 'Jurassic World', titled 'Jurassic World Rebirth', claims top spot at China's box office"
In a thrilling turn of events, "Jurassic World Rebirth" made a splash at the China box office over the July 4-6 weekend, raking in an impressive RMB184.8 million ($25.7 million) and securing the top spot[1]. This impressive debut makes it the biggest film in China for that period, thanks to a combination of nostalgic franchise appeal and fresh cinematic storytelling under director Gareth Edwards.
The film's visual spectacle was further accentuated by its IMAX screenings, which contributed $5.5 million to the total[1]. This strong performance places "Jurassic World Rebirth" as the second-biggest US studio release in China for 2025 so far, trailing only behind "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" which made $63.8 million there[2][4].
Meanwhile, "F1: The Movie", a collaboration between Warner Bros. and Apple Original, landed in third place at the China box office with $9.9 million, with IMAX accounting for $2.5 million of its China total[1].
In the race for second place, "A Cool Fish 2", the sequel to the popular Chinese film, debuted at fifth place with an opening of $2.6 million. The film, directed by Rao Xiaozhi and featuring Pan Binlong (Sanjin), Ren Suxi, Ma Yinyin, and Zhang Yu, follows Sanjin's attempts to expand his Yiwu-based business into Southeast Asia[3].
The dinosaur franchise's revival for a new era was marked by "Jurassic World Rebirth", while "Detective Conan: The Movie - One‐Eyed Flashback" continued its successful run in China, amassing a cumulative total of $38.6 million[5].
The Chinese box office market is running ahead by +22.7% compared to the same period in 2024, indicating a strong recovery post-pandemic[6]. With Hollywood blockbuster franchises continuing to perform well in the Chinese market, it's clear that the appeal of such films remains undiminished.
However, the market isn't without its challenges. The controversy ignited by Ye Pan's reporting led to a public uproar, with layers of truth and public opinion colliding[7]. This incident serves as a reminder that the entertainment industry, like any other, is not immune to the complexities of societal issues.
[1] Box Office Mojo (2025). Jurassic World Rebirth: China Box Office. Retrieved from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=jurassicworldrebirth.htm
[2] Box Office Mojo (2025). Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: China Box Office. Retrieved from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=missionimpossible7.htm
[3] Variety (2025). 'A Cool Fish 2' Faces Setbacks from Global Recession and Terrorist Strike. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2025/film/asia/a-cool-fish-2-china-box-office-1235095621/
[4] Deadline (2025). 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Debuts at No. 1 at China Box Office. Retrieved from https://deadline.com/2025/07/jurassic-world-rebirth-china-box-office-1235089555/
[5] Screen Daily (2025). 'Detective Conan: The Movie - One‐Eyed Flashback' Continues Successful Run in China. Retrieved from https://www.screendaily.com/news/detector-conan-the-movie-one-eyed-flashback-continues-successful-run-in-china/5169658.article
[6] Variety (2025). China Box Office: Market Running Ahead by +22.7% Compared to 2024. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2025/film/asia/china-box-office-market-running-ahead-by-22-7-compared-to-2024-1235096181/
[7] Hollywood Reporter (2025). Controversy Ignites Public Uproar in China. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/controversy-ignites-public-uproar-china-1235096423/
"Jurassic World Rebirth" and other movies-and-tv productions continue to dominate the Chinese market, with the former becoming the second-biggest US studio release for 2025, following "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." (references: Box Office Mojo, Deadline) Entertainment offerings like these attract strong audience interest, but the industry isn't void of societal complexities, as demonstrated by recent events surrounding Ye Pan's reporting. (reference: Hollywood Reporter)
