Jurassic World Rebirth Will Dinosaurs Roar or Fizzle This July 4th?

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Roars into Theaters: Can it Ignite July 4th Box Office Fireworks?

The thunderous roar of dinosaurs is about to shake the cinematic landscape once again! Three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded, and over three decades since Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking Jurassic Park first captivated audiences, Universal and Amblin Productions are unleashing Jurassic World Rebirth onto the world.

But the question on everyone's mind: can this seventh installment recapture the magic and dominate the box office?

Opening this Wednesday, July 2nd, in North America, just in time for the extended Fourth of July weekend, 'Rebirth' is poised to make a significant splash. Early tracking suggests a **five-day debut in the $100 million to $125 million range.** However, industry analysts believe that number could surge even higher, fueled by pent-up demand for dinosaur-sized thrills.

The competition is fierce, though. Brad Pitt's highly anticipated F1: The Movie, backed by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros., is also vying for audience attention. This sets the stage for a thrilling box office showdown.

Beyond North America, 'Jurassic World Rebirth' is unleashing its prehistoric fury in over 80 markets globally, coinciding with its domestic launch.

Here's what you need to know about this summer's biggest blockbuster contender:

• Director: Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)
• Screenwriter: David Koepp (Original Jurassic Park)
• Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda
• Plot: An extraction team ventures to an island research facility, the very birthplace of Jurassic Park, only to discover a shipwrecked family and a haven for the most dangerous creatures left behind.
• Producers: Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley
• Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg and Denis Stewart

While the three previous 'Jurassic World' films all surpassed $1 billion globally and boasted larger opening weekends, 'Rebirth' benefits from a more streamlined budget. Its production cost is reported to be **$225 million before marketing expenses.**

Universal has pulled out all the stops in its global publicity campaign. Highlights include:

• Scarlett Johansson hosting the season finale of Saturday Night Live's 50th season.
• An exclusive 'Rebirth' clip that garnered 7.9 million views on TikTok after being unveiled at IGN Live in June.

Will 'Jurassic World Rebirth' live up to the hype and reignite the box office with explosive Fourth of July numbers? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: the dinosaurs are back, and they're hungrier than ever.

As audiences flock to theaters, the true test will be whether 'Rebirth' can deliver the same blend of awe, suspense, and spectacle that made the original 'Jurassic Park' a timeless classic and the 'Jurassic World' trilogy a modern blockbuster phenomenon. Regardless, the summer movie season just got a whole lot more exciting!

Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jurassic-world-rebirth-box-office-preview-1236303263/