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AP​Jurassic World Rebirth roars into Hong Kong as part of its global release, targeting a $260M opening across major markets from US, UK, China, Germany, and India during the Independence Day week (Jasin Boland/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment via AP)
Global box office forecast: $260m openingJurassic 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 behaviorUniversal 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.Also read: Jurassic World Rebirth release date, review: Hit or flop?Franchise legacy and moviegoer interestThe 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.Also read: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ to hit cinemas: where to watch the entire Jurassic franchise ahead of the new dinPresales, promotion, and competitive landscapeRebirth 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.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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