Jurassic World Rebirth outpaces expectations with a massive global opening, while Brad Pitt’s F1 continues to speed ahead as summer’s biggest blockbusters ignite Fourth of July box office fireworks.
[Hollywood], July 7:
Universal and Amblin’s Jurassic World Rebirth stormed into theaters with a ferocity few anticipated, debuting with a massive $147.3 million five-day domestic haul and $318.3 million worldwide—making it the second-biggest global opening of the year and a triumphant return for the 30-year-old dinosaur franchise.
Despite facing mixed reviews and skepticism over franchise fatigue, Rebirth—the seventh film in the series—overperformed in nearly every market, including $91.5 million for the three-day weekend and $41.5 million in China, the biggest Hollywood debut of 2025 in the region.
🦖 Jurassic World Rebirth Roars Back to Life
Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) and penned by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, the film revives the beloved dino-universe with Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey leading a new cast. The story follows an extraction mission gone awry on a dino-infested island once central to the original franchise.
Internationally, Rebirth clawed its way to $171 million from over 80 markets, surpassing projections and defying expectations for a seventh entry in the series. Top international performers included:
- China: $41.5M
- UK: $16.6M
- Mexico: $14M
This gives Rebirth the second-best international opening in franchise history and the strongest global start for any film in 2025, overtaking A Minecraft Movie. Domestically, it now ranks as the fourth-best five-day July 4 opening ever.
Despite a modest B CinemaScore, audiences were lured by the franchise’s trademark spectacle and nostalgia. As many put it: “It’s dumb fun”—in the best way.
🏎️ F1: The Movie Accelerates Toward Box Office Glory
Meanwhile, Brad Pitt’s F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, continues to surge, collecting $26.1 million over the holiday weekend and $293.6 million globally in just ten days.
The Apple Original Film has become Apple Studios’ first theatrical hit, fueled by a star-studded cast and immersive IMAX experience. Overseas, it earned $56.3 million this weekend alone, driven by premium formats and glowing word of mouth.
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon Flies Past $500M Worldwide
Universal continued its winning streak with the live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake, which placed third domestically with $11 million and crossed $500 million globally. Its international earnings now stand at $292.9 million, a huge win for DreamWorks Animation’s live-action experiment.
📉 Pixar’s Elio Disappoints, 28 Years Later and Lilo & Stitch Hold Ground
- Pixar’s Elio underwhelmed with $5.7 million domestically and $96.8 million globally. The film has now earned just $55.1 million in North America.
- Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later earned $4.6 million in the U.S., and $125.8 million worldwide.
- Blumhouse’s M3GAN 2.0 dropped 62% in its second weekend, matching Disney’s Lilo & Stitch at $3.8 million each.
Surprisingly, Lilo & Stitch is now 2025’s top global earner, with $972.7 million, leapfrogging A Minecraft Movie and inching toward the $1 billion mark—a first this year for a Hollywood release.
🔥 Box Office Momentum Continues
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning also remained strong, wrapping the weekend with $576.2 million globally. With Jurassic World Rebirth and F1 performing above expectations, Hollywood’s 2025 summer box office revival is in full swing.