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Jurassic World: Rebirth Roars to Franchise-Record $318.3 Million Debut

Universal’s July 3 release leveraged holiday crowds to deliver the series’ biggest opening weekend ever

Overview

  • The film grossed $147 million domestically and $318.3 million worldwide in its first weekend, topping all previous Jurassic franchise openings
  • Produced on a reported $91 million budget, Rebirth recouped more than triple its cost in just three days
  • Scarlett Johansson leads a new ensemble cast that also features Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend
  • Screenwriter David Koepp reintroduces untapped scenes and biotechnological themes from Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park novels to refresh the saga
  • The summer holiday strategy positions Rebirth for continued box-office momentum throughout July