Jurassic World Rebirth is roaring at the global box office, stomping past the $300 million milestone just five days after its mid-week debut.
Directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, the film has pulled in an impressive $318.3 million globally, with $147.3 million from North America alone.
Despite the strong numbers, it’s a step down from the domestic debuts of earlier films in the franchise. The original Jurassic World opened to a monstrous $258 million in 2015, while its sequels Fallen Kingdom and Dominion managed $181M and $172M respectively during their first five days. Still, Rebirth clinched the second-biggest international opening in franchise history, trailing only the 2015 film.
Will it hit the billion-dollar mark like its predecessors? That remains the question. Universal is watching closely, as Rebirth’s performance will likely determine whether the studio commits to completing this new trilogy.
IGN’s review gave it a lukewarm 5/10, calling it “frustratingly safe” and overly reliant on the franchise’s old formulas. Yet many moviegoers clearly feel otherwise, as audiences packed theaters, especially internationally. One could argue that when IGN dislikes something, it might just be worth seeing.
Meanwhile, Apple’s F1: The Movie is making waves of its own. With $293.6 million in global receipts, it’s now Apple’s highest-grossing film to date, surpassing Napoleon ($221.3M). It’s a major win for Apple Originals, which had mixed results with earlier titles like Killers of the Flower Moon ($158M), Argylle ($96M), and Fly Me to the Moon ($42M).
How to Train Your Dragon has quietly soared past $516.9 million worldwide, while Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is inching toward the billion-dollar club with $972.7 million. On the other hand, Pixar’s Elio is struggling with only $96.8 million after three weekends, despite praise for its heartfelt themes.
On the horror front, M3GAN 2.0 continues to disappoint, grossing just $30.6 million after two weekends. Blumhouse has admitted missteps, while rival horror flick 28 Years Later has crossed $125.8 million.
In the action lane, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is still performing with $576.1 million globally, and Final Destination: Bloodlines sits at $284.8 million.
While critical opinions are split and online forums are as fiery as ever, the box office doesn’t lie: dinosaurs, cars, and spectacle still sell tickets. Whether you’re here for the explosions or the existential dino drama, Hollywood is cashing in.
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