Jurassic World: Rebirth has debuted remarkably well, aligning closely with our previous forecasts by generating approximately million during the three-day weekend. When considering the extended five-day holiday period, Deadline reports a total of 1 million. This positions it as one of the more robust openings of the year, although it may fall short of the blockbuster success some industry insiders anticipated.
In comparison, Jurassic World: Dominion outperformed Rebirth’s expected five-day earnings within just three days back in 2022. Additionally, the film’s CinemaScore is a rather underwhelming B, which does not bode well for generating positive word-of-mouth, especially with the impending release of James Gunn’s Superman. This could impact its long-term performance and audience reception.
Nonetheless, Rebirth is poised to comfortably reach the $300 million mark in domestic box office sales. If international figures prove to be equally robust, it is likely we will see another installment in the Jurassic World franchise within a few years, continuing to build upon its established legacy in the cinematic world.
On another note, F1 has managed to maintain its momentum over the holiday weekend, approaching $25 million in earnings and appearing set to surpass the $100 million threshold soon. While some critics may question the acclaim attributed to its production—reportedly more expensive than Rebirth—it is important to recognize that Apple Original Films created this project, and their standards for success vary significantly. With a promising future on Apple TV+ and potential global revenues reaching $600–700 million, this film provides Apple with a substantial global blockbuster to solidify its streaming service’s reputation.
Finally, Blumhouse is facing significant challenges at the box office, as M3GAN 2.0 is projected to experience a steep 70% drop in its second weekend, likely resulting in a complete exit from the top five. This situation underscores how unpredictable audience reception can be, particularly with sequels. The original M3GAN had the appeal of a standalone film, and it appears that another spinoff, Soulm8te, is already in the pipeline. Blumhouse is reportedly reevaluating its upcoming schedule, now focusing on The Black Phone 2 and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 to stabilize their performance. A failure of these films could lead to substantial consequences for the studio.
