‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Roars to No. 1 at U.K. Box Office With £12.4M Debut

Universal’s franchise revival dominates U.K. and Ireland charts; Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ holds strong in second, while box office gears up for James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ reboot.

London [UK], July 8 – Universal’s Jurassic World Rebirth has stormed the U.K. and Ireland box office with a mighty £12.4 million ($17 million) opening, marking a powerful return for the dinosaur saga. Directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, the latest chapter in the iconic franchise snatched the top spot with ease, reinforcing the global appeal of prehistoric spectacle.

Universal Pictures roared back to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office this past weekend with Jurassic World Rebirth, which opened to a commanding £12.4 million ($17 million), according to Comscore. The reboot, helmed by Rogue One director Gareth Edwards, signals a successful revival of the Steven Spielberg-created franchise.

The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey as part of a new extraction team navigating a perilous island once central to the original Jurassic Park lore. Riding on a wave of international momentum, Rebirth is now the second-highest opening of the year in the U.K., and one of the franchise’s best starts overseas.

Coming in strong at second place, Warner Bros.’ F1, a motorsport drama starring Brad Pitt, added $4.1 million in its sophomore frame, bringing its total haul to $17.6 million. The film’s steady performance signals continued audience interest in premium formats like IMAX, in which it has been heavily featured.

Universal’s live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon continues to show staying power, finishing third with $2 million, pushing its four-week domestic total to $24.8 million.

Sony’s dystopian thriller 28 Years Later remained in the top five, adding $1.9 million for a cumulative $16.9 million. Close behind was Disney-Pixar’s troubled title Elio, which drew in £942,496, lifting its domestic total to $4.1 million in its third week.

In the bottom half of the chart:

• “Lilo & Stitch” (Disney): Sixth place, $650,261, lifetime total $48.7 million
• “M3GAN 2.0” (Universal): Seventh place, $230,958, total $1.3 million
• “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (Paramount): Eighth place, $229,340, seven-week total $35.3 million
• “Sardaar Ji 3” (Zee Studios): Ninth place, $212,321, total $721,787
• “The Ballad Of Wallis Island” (Universal): Tenth place, $125,655, six-week total $2.2 million

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New Releases: All Eyes on ‘Superman’

Cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland are bracing for a superpowered shakeup as James Gunn’s Superman reboot gears up for release this Thursday, July 11. Distributed by Warner Bros., the film stars David Corenswet as Superman alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It will debut in over 300 locations and will be available in 2D, 3D, IMAX, and Dolby Vision.

Other notable releases this week include:

Watch the Skies (Signature Entertainment) – A sci-fi drama directed by Victor Danell

The Other Way Around (AX1 Films) – Jonás Trueba’s Cannes-winning Spanish romantic drama

Nine Queens (Curzon) – A 4K reissue of the acclaimed Argentine crime thriller

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (Zee Studios) – A new Indian romance starring Shanaya Kapoor and Vikrant Massey

CBeebies Musical – The Great Ice Cream Hunt (Vue Lumière) – A family-friendly cinema event

Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes (Peccadillo Pictures) – A documentary tribute to the pioneering photographer

Quatermass 2 (Icon Film Distribution) – A remastered re-release of the 1957 sci-fi classic

Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness (Miracle/IN.2) – A Johnny Depp-directed biopic

Apocalypse in the Tropics (Netflix) – Petra Costa’s powerful documentary on Brazilian politics