‘Jurassic World Rebirth' eyes $260m global debut over Independence Day weekend
Jurassic World Rebirth
begins its global rollout with screenings in Hong Kong today and opens across the US, UK, China, Germany, Korea, Spain, and Italy tomorrow. Analysts project a robust five-day international haul of about $130 million from 82 markets, launching in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the Netherlands today, July 3, followed by France and India on July 4 . Japan will follow in August. The US debut will include around 4,000 theaters tomorrow, expanding to 4,300 by Friday, with a five-day projection of $120 million to $130 million.
Holiday timing vs audience behavior
Universal continues its post-Covid tradition of launching major releases midweek, avoiding Tuesday preview nights. Independence Day weekend traditionally brings variable attendance, due to fireworks, barbecues, and outdoor activities. However, blockbuster franchises can override these patterns. Universal has dominated this holiday span since 2021 with
F9
,
Minions: The Rise of Gru
, and
Despicable Me 4
. The studio's history suggests
Rebirth
could continue that streak unless disrupted by competing titles or holiday fatigue.
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Franchise legacy and moviegoer interest
The
Jurassic franchise
relaunched in 2015 with
Jurassic World
, grossing $1.67 billion globally. Its 2022 follow-up,
Dominion
, crossed $1 billion worldwide. That installment, however, received a franchise-low 29 per cent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though it earned an A– CinemaScore, indicating strong audience response.
Rebirth
introduces scribe
David Koepp
, curer of the original Michael Crichton adaptations, and director
Gareth Edwards
, known for
Godzilla
and
Rogue One
, as the creative team. The plot centers on bioresearcher portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, joined by Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Jonathan Bailey, and newcomer Delgado family in a bio-piracy thriller aimed at reviving franchise vitality.
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Presales, promotion, and competitive landscape
Rebirth
leads presales in key markets like China, Mexico, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and Korea. Universal hosted a Shanghai premiere attended by Johansson and Edwards last Sunday. European promotion included a London debut on June 17, Berlin screening June 18, and a Paris red carpet on June 22 featuring Johansson and composer Alexandre Desplat. CineEurope audiences also viewed extended footage last month in Barcelona, generating positive buzz. Universal's PLF screen strategy prioritizes
Rebirth
over Apple Original Films and Warner's
F1
, which remains in IMAX hoping for a second-weekend boost of at least $28 million.
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