"Jurassic World Rebirth" Roars to Post-Pandemic Box Office Glory!

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Evolves July 4th To Post-Covid $26M+ Record; 5-Day Opening Roaring To $141M+

Hold on to your hats, folks! The dinosaurs are back, and they're bigger than ever! Universal & Amblin's Jurassic World Rebirth has officially stomped its way into the record books, proving that even Independence Day barbeques and fireworks can't compete with the allure of prehistoric behemoths. The film enjoyed a roaring July 4th Friday, raking in a whopping $26.3 million, a 4% increase from Thursday's already impressive numbers.

What's even more impressive? Yesterday marked the movie's second-highest-grossing day, only surpassed by its initial opening of $30.5 million (which included showtimes that started as early as 12:01 AM!).

Here's a quick look at the impressive numbers:

• 5-Day Total: $141.2 Million
• Friday-Sunday Take: $85.4 Million
• Global Opening: $312.5 Million (from 82 markets!)

That global opening is particularly noteworthy, surpassing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom's global start of $298.9 million. While Jurassic World still holds the crown for the franchise's biggest global debut with $525.5 million (the 6th highest worldwide opening ever!), Rebirth is certainly making its mark.

Independence Day? No Match for Dinosaurs!

Concerns about holiday distractions proved unfounded. Jurassic World Rebirth not only held its own but smashed records, posting the best July 4th haul for a No. 1 movie post-Covid. It outranked last year's Despicable Me 4 ($20.3M), Rise of Gru ($16M in 2022), Sound of Freedom ($14.2M in 2023) and F9 ($5.2M in 2021). The movie posted the best July 4th haul for a No. 1 movie post Covid.

Who's Watching?

Interestingly, the audience demographic is shifting slightly. While still popular with younger viewers, the film is attracting a broader age range:

• Under 25: 36% (compared to 56% for Fallen Kingdom and 41% for Dominion)
• 18-34: 51% (compared to 46% for Dominion)

PostTrak data also reveals a slightly higher "definite recommend" score for Rebirth (60%) compared to Dominion (57%), a positive sign for word-of-mouth and future viewership. The audience diversity makeup is similar to Dominion, with Caucasians at 45%, Latino and Hispanic at 26%, Black at 13%, and Asian American at 9%. The audience skewed slightly male (61%), with the 25-34 demographic being the largest (29%).

Family Fun!

Jurassic World Rebirth is a family affair! Parents and kids represent a combined 41% of the audience, and groups of friends (one to five people) make up 32%. It's less of a date night movie (7%), with those attending with a spouse/partner at 21%.

Where's the Buzz?

The film is performing well across the country, with the South and South Central regions leading the charge. The top-grossing cinema in the nation is AMC's Disney Springs in Orlando, with $230K in earnings so far. Notably, while there are no Imax screens, PLFs (Premium Large Format) are driving 29% of ticket sales, and 3D accounts for 18%.

Like Dominion, Rebirth has a significant walk-up business (58% buying tickets same-day), but presales were stronger, with 30% purchasing tickets in the last week.

Why are people watching?

• 51% indicated their love for the franchise as the primary reason, surpassing the 43% for Dominion.
• 22% were drawn to the new cast, featuring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey.

The in-theater trailer remains the most influential piece of marketing, followed by the studio's social media push, buzz from friends and family, and the online trailer.

Will there be a sequel? A promising 53% said they would definitely see a sequel, while 33% were open to one, depending on their interest.

Box Office Standings
Here's a quick rundown of the top films this weekend:

1. Jurassic World Rebirth (Uni): $26.3M (Friday), $85.4M (3-day), $141.2M (5-day)
2. F1 (Apple/WB): $6.9M (Friday), $24M-$25M (3-day)
3. How to Train Your Dragon (Uni): $2.8M (Friday), $9.7M (3-day)
4. Elio (Dis): $1.5M (Friday), $4.9M (3-day)
5. 28 Years Later (Sony): $1.15M (Friday), $4.3M (3-day)

Final Thoughts

Jurassic World Rebirth is clearly a box office force, proving that the enduring appeal of dinosaurs, coupled with a stellar cast and effective marketing, can still draw massive crowds. With a strong opening and positive audience reception, the future looks bright for this evolving franchise. It’s a testament to the power of a well-loved story and the enduring fascination with the prehistoric world. The success of 'Rebirth' not only signals a win for Universal and Amblin but also bodes well for the continued resurgence of the theatrical experience in a post-pandemic world. The dinosaurs have spoken, and audiences have listened!

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Source: https://deadline.com/2025/07/box-office-jurassic-world-rebirth-1236450399/