Jurassic World Rebirth beats box office expectations with a $30.5 million Wednesday opening, setting the stage for a massive global debut over the Fourth of July holiday.
Today’s box office spotlight is on Jurassic World Rebirth, which stormed into North American theaters with a powerful $30.5 million opening day — making it one of the top 20 Wednesday openings of all time (non-adjusted for inflation). The better-than-anticipated launch now puts the dinosaur reboot on track to rake in over $133.5 million during its five-day domestic debut, including $80 million over the three-day weekend, as it dominates the long Fourth of July holiday corridor.
The seventh installment in the blockbuster franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, is already showing signs of strong commercial potential despite initial predictions that placed its domestic opening between $100 million to $120 million. With a global rollout nearly complete, the film is poised for a global debut exceeding $260 million, reaffirming the enduring appeal of the prehistoric saga.
Opening midweek strategically to maximize the extended holiday window, the film has delivered one of the most impressive starts for a summer tentpole in recent memory. Despite earning a B CinemaScore, audiences have turned out in droves to see the new chapter unfold.
Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and penned by David Koepp, the original Jurassic Park screenwriter, Jurassic World Rebirth introduces a fresh cast, led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. The story follows an elite extraction team sent to a once-forgotten island facility connected to the original Jurassic Park — now a deadly landscape teeming with dangerous, abandoned creatures and a stranded family with secrets of their own.
Rounding out the cast are Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda. Longtime franchise producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley return, with Steven Spielberg and Denis Stewart serving as executive producers. Spielberg reportedly had a more hands-on role in shaping this film, particularly given its significance in launching a new era of Jurassic storytelling.
Although the first three Jurassic World films grossed over $1 billion each worldwide and posted stronger domestic openings — $208.8M for Jurassic World (2015), $148M for Fallen Kingdom (2018), and $145M for Dominion (2022) — Rebirth benefits from a slightly leaner production budget at $225 million, not including marketing expenses.
Jurassic Park, the original film that started it all in 1993 under Spielberg’s direction, opened to $47 million, which was massive at the time and redefined blockbuster cinema.
As Rebirth cements its place in franchise history, all eyes are on how it performs over the full holiday stretch and whether it can sustain momentum for the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, competing for box office attention this weekend is Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie, which entered its second weekend after a strong $57 million domestic debut. As of Wednesday, F1 has zoomed past the $200 million mark worldwide, with $77.4 million earned domestically and $125 million overseas — a major win for a racing drama.
With summer blockbusters revving into high gear, Jurassic World Rebirth stands as a clear reminder that the dinosaur franchise still packs a mighty roar — and the audience is still eager for the thrill of the hunt.
Jurassic World Rebirth not only reboots the franchise but also reignites box office momentum with a thunderous start. As global numbers continue to roll in, this could mark the beginning of a new Jurassic era — with Spielberg once again guiding the future of a saga that refuses to go extinct.