Dinosaurs and Fast Cars Summer Box Office EXPLODES!

Box Office Roars and Races: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' & 'F1' Dominate

Summer movie season is officially in overdrive! Dinosaurs and high-speed racing are battling for box office supremacy, and audiences are the clear winners. Universal's "Jurassic World Rebirth" and Apple's "F1" are leading the charge, each making significant waves.

"Jurassic World Rebirth" Devours the Competition

The seventh installment in the iconic "Jurassic Park" franchise, "Jurassic World Rebirth," stomped its way to a massive $26 million domestic haul on Friday, July 4th, playing in a staggering 6,105 theaters. This impressive figure was boosted by strong early performance, with the film already racking up $55.8 million since its July 2nd release.

Here's a quick breakdown of its projected success:

• Projected Weekend Earnings: North of $140 million
• Potential Rank: Seventh-highest domestic earner of 2025
• Production Budget: Around $180 million (excluding marketing)
• Projected Traditional 3-Day Gross: $85 million

While "Rebirth" is undoubtedly a box office behemoth, it's worth noting that it had the lowest opening of all "Jurassic World" films. For comparison:

• "Jurassic World" (2015): $208 million opening weekend
• "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom": $148 million opening weekend
• "Jurassic World Dominion": $145 million opening weekend

It's important to remember that those earlier films had traditional three-day openings, rather than the extended five-day holiday window "Rebirth" is enjoying.

Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by "Jurassic Park" veteran David Koepp, "Jurassic World Rebirth" stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey in a quest to find dino DNA to cure heart disease. While audiences have been relatively receptive (CinemaScore: B), critics are more divided (Rotten Tomatoes: 51%).

'F1' Races Towards $100 Million

Trailing behind in second place is Brad Pitt's racing drama, "F1," which pulled in $7 million on Friday. This marks a projected 72% drop from its debut but is still a significant win for Apple Studios. After some commercial disappointments, “F1” represents Apple's first true blockbuster success.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ("Top Gun: Maverick"), "F1" stars Damson Idris alongside Pitt. Projections indicate a $24 million weekend gross, pushing the film past the $107 million mark by Sunday.

'How to Train Your Dragon' Still Soaring

Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon” continues to perform, grossing $2.8 million on Friday. It's projected to drop 50% for a fourth-weekend gross of $9.7 million and should land at a total domestic gross of $222 million by Sunday. The film surpassed “Captain America: Brave New World” to become the fourth highest-grossing film of 2025.

'Elio' Struggles to Launch

Disney’s “Elio” continues to underperform, grossing only $1.5 million on Friday, representing about a 53% drop. It's on track for an estimated $54 million by the end of the weekend, sadly wearing the crown of the lowest Pixar opening ever.

'28 Years Later' Keeps the Thrills Coming

Rounding out the top five is Sony’s “28 Years Later,” which grossed $1.15 million on Friday. The domestic total should reach $60 million by the end of its third frame. A follow-up, Nia DaCosta’s “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” is already in the can and set for a January release.

A Summer of Spectacle and Speed

With dinosaurs roaring and race cars speeding, the summer box office is delivering a potent mix of spectacle and thrills. While "Jurassic World Rebirth" faces some critical headwinds, its box office dominance is undeniable. And "F1"'s strong performance signals a potential turning point for Apple Studios in the blockbuster arena. As the summer season continues, it will be fascinating to watch which films maintain their momentum and capture the imaginations (and wallets) of moviegoers worldwide.

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Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/box-office-jurassic-world-rebirth-f1-1236447596/