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