Jurassic World Rebirth Chomps Down Titanosaurus-Sized $318 Million at Global Box Office

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Three-plus decades have passed, but dinosaurs remain supreme, as demonstrated by the latest installment, “Jurassic World Rebirth.” This film, being the seventh in Universal Pictures’ dinosaur series, once again reigned at the weekend box office just as it did when Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking “Jurassic Park” premiered in 1993.

32 years following the initial release of “Jurassic Park” in cinemas, it’s almost astonishing that the most recent film from the long-standing Jurassic series could debut as number one. As Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst at Comscore, explains to NBC Insider, viewers share a common fascination with witnessing colossal prehistoric creatures on the grandest of screens. This is undoubtedly advantageous for cinemas capitalizing on the nostalgia-driven interest in the Jurassic brand, which has captivated audiences just as it did in 1993 when dinosaurs reigned supreme, both over the planet and at the box office.

What did Jurassic World Rebirth make at the box office in its opening weekend?

The revival of Jurassic World demonstrated that people are still eager for thrilling prehistoric action, as it earned a staggering $318 million worldwide during the extended holiday weekend. On the home front, the movie brought in $147.3 million at the domestic box office from July 1 to July 6.

The follow-up hit movie, directed by Gareth Edwards of “Rogue One” fame, earned $91.5 million over a regular three-day weekend (from Friday to Sunday). This places it as the fourth-biggest North American opening for the series, following “Jurassic World Dominion” (currently streaming on Peacock).

The film titled “Rebirth” was penned by David Koepp, who also wrote for “Jurassic Park” and “The Lost World”. This movie continues half a decade after the events depicted in “Dominion”. Due to the harsh conditions of our current planet, the dinosaurs that were freed at the end of “Fallen Kingdom” are gradually becoming extinct.

Surviving creatures dwell in secluded regions close to the equator, with Ile Saint-Hubert being one of the key areas, where InGen initially conducted research for the original park. After a devastating security incident approximately 20 years prior, this facility was deserted, enabling the genetically altered outcasts to multiply uncontrolled.

As a mercenary-for-hire with a knack for adventure, I find myself drawn into an intriguing mission. A pharmaceutical company, flush with cash, is secretly funding an expedition to a remote island. The objective? To extract DNA from three colossal fossils – the Mosasaurus, Titanosaurus, and Quetzalcoatlus. Their ambitious goal: use this ancient genetic material to develop a groundbreaking treatment for heart disease.

Lured by the tantalizing promise of a fortune, the corporation’s questionable reputation is hinted at by Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend from Asteroid City). I can’t resist the bait and decide to take on this risky venture, bringing along an old friend, boat captain Duncan Kincaid (Mahershala Ali from Moonlight), and renowned paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey from Wicked) for company.

We embark on this perilous journey, seeking treasure and secrets hidden beneath layers of time.

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Just as one could predict, the perilous journey swiftly takes an unexpected turn, with the human protagonists misjudging the colossal lizards, thereby discovering firsthand what it means to be on the lowest rung of the food chain.

In Rebirth, we see Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein playing roles in Duncan’s nautical team, while Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda portray a family adrift at sea who come across these mercenaries.)

In the film, Steven Spielberg functioned as an executive producer alongside Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley took on the roles of producers.

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2025-07-07 20:16