Jurassic World Rebirth has made a massive splash at the global box office, raking in over $100 million in just two days and setting a new franchise record for its opening in India.
Global Roar: A Box Office Triumph
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, “Jurassic World Rebirth” has roared into theaters, quickly surpassing the $100 million mark worldwide within its first two days. This impressive start comes as the film capitalized on an extended July 4th weekend in the US.
The seventh installment in the beloved dinosaur franchise opened strongly in the US, pulling in $30.5 million on Wednesday, followed by another $25.3 million on Thursday. These figures make it one of the biggest midweek openings in the country, showcasing continued audience demand for the prehistoric creatures.
Worldwide Domination
The global box office performance of “Rebirth” highlights that the excitement for dinosaur-themed movies is far from extinct. The film is now projected to hit around $137–138 million in its US domestic opening weekend, including an impressive $82 million over Friday to Sunday.
Globally, the movie had already amassed $104.6 million by Thursday, with $48.8 million coming from international markets. It’s now poised for a massive global opening north of $260 million, potentially even higher.
Key international markets saw strong performances too. In China, the film earned approximately $15.5 million by Friday, securing a 50% market share. South Korea, where stars like Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey promoted the film, saw $2.8 million by Friday, holding the number one spot for three days. Other notable openings include the UK/Ireland ($4.5 million), Mexico ($4.3 million), and Spain ($2.4 million), with the film trending at number one in many other countries.
India’s Historic Opening
In India, “Jurassic World Rebirth” made an unprecedented debut, crossing the 9 crore mark on its opening day. This performance outpaced recent Bollywood releases like Kajol’s “Maa” and Anurag Basu’s “Metro In Dino,” as well as Brad Pitt’s “F1” movie.
This achievement makes “Rebirth” the highest-grossing Jurassic installment to open in India, surpassing “Dominion” from 2022, which earned Rs 8.15 crore net on its opening day.
A Fresh Start for the Franchise
Made on a budget of $180 million, “Jurassic World Rebirth” features a new ensemble cast including Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Manuel Gracia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein, alongside Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey.
This film marks a new direction for the franchise, stepping away from the original trilogy factors that boosted previous “Jurassic World” openings. It returns to the series’ roots, focusing on an extraction team on a dinosaur-infested island tasked with obtaining crucial dinosaur DNA.
- “Jurassic World Rebirth” quickly reached over $100 million globally in just two days.
- It achieved the highest opening day collection for the franchise in India.
- The film performed strongly across various international markets.
- “Rebirth” signals a new era for the “Jurassic World” saga, moving beyond the original trilogy’s narrative.
The impressive box office performance of “Jurassic World Rebirth” solidifies the enduring appeal of these iconic creatures and sets a promising tone for the franchise’s future.
