July 6, 2025 – The summer movie season is heating up, with Universal Pictures’ latest dinosaur epic making a massive global debut and Disney’s tropical adventure closing in on a significant milestone. This past weekend saw “jurassic World rebirth” stomp onto the scene, while the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake continued its impressive run towards the billion-dollar mark.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Roars Onto the Global Stage
The seventh installment in the venerable “Jurassic” series, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” wasted no time in establishing its box office presence. Directed by Gareth Edwards and penned by original “Jurassic Park” scribe David Koepp, this reboot brought an entirely new cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, into the prehistoric fray. The film centers on a high-stakes mission to secure dinosaur DNA, a plot device that sets it apart from previous entries.
In its opening weekend, the movie devoured a formidable $318 million worldwide since its Wednesday debut. This global figure is split between a $147 million take from North American theaters over five days (Wednesday-Sunday) and a robust $171 million from 82 international markets during the traditional Friday-Sunday frame.
International Markets Fuel the Dinosaur Demand
While the North American opening, specifically its $91.5 million three-day weekend, showed a slight dip compared to the massive debuts of the preceding “Jurassic World” trilogy films (which consistently opened above $145 million over three days), the international appeal of rampaging dinosaurs remains undimmed. Overseas audiences have historically been crucial drivers for the franchise, helping the Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led trilogy soar past the billion-dollar threshold globally. “Rebirth” continues this trend, demonstrating the universal draw of its core concept across cultures.
Top international territories reporting strong early numbers include China, leading the charge with an impressive $41 million. The United Kingdom and Ireland contributed a solid $16.6 million, followed by Mexico with $13.9 million and Germany with $7.6 million. These figures underscore the widespread global appetite for the “Jurassic” brand.
Universal appears to have strategically anticipated a potential leveling of domestic returns. “Jurassic World Rebirth” was reportedly produced with a more conservative budget of $180 million, a notable decrease from the estimated $250 million spent on recent “Jurassic World” installments. This cost-conscious approach means the film doesn’t necessarily need to hit the billion-dollar heights of its predecessors to achieve profitability, positioning it effectively to potentially launch a fresh trilogy as planned. Early reception has also been noted as more favorable than some previous sequels, potentially aiding its legs in the coming weeks.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Nears the Coveted Billion-Dollar Milestone
Meanwhile, Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” is enjoying a phenomenal run and is tantalizingly close to joining the elite club of films grossing over $1 billion worldwide. After seven weekends in theaters, the heartwarming tale has accumulated a staggering $972.7 million globally.
This impressive total includes a significant $564.2 million from international markets and $408.5 million from domestic theaters. The film’s enduring popularity has propelled it past “A Minecraft Movie” ($954 million) to become the highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025 so far. However, it still trails the overall highest-earning film of the year, the Chinese blockbuster “Ne Zha 2,” which has banked a colossal $1.8 billion. The strong performance of “Lilo & Stitch” has already prompted plans for a sequel.
Other Films Show Mixed Results
Beyond the prehistoric action and tropical adventure, other notable films navigated the global marketplace with varying degrees of success. Apple’s “F1: The Movie,” starring Brad Pitt as a former Formula One driver, held the second spot on international charts in its sophomore frame. The adult-skewing racing drama added $56.3 million from 78 markets, pushing its international total to $184 million and its worldwide gross to $293 million. While described as strong ticket sales for an original property, the film’s reported $250 million budget means it faces a long road ahead to justify its considerable cost.
In contrast, Pixar’s original animated feature “Elio” continues to face challenging box office conditions. After three weekends, the intergalactic story has garnered just $96.8 million globally ($41.7 million internationally, $54 million domestically) against a reported $150 million budget. This underwhelming turnout, despite receiving decent reviews and audience scores, raises concerns about the current market viability for original animated films from major studios.
Other films like Universal’s live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” remake continues its steady performance, reaching $516 million worldwide after four weekends, while “28 Years Later” has proven profitable with $125.8 million globally against a $60 million budget after three weeks.
The Broader Box Office Picture for 2025
Looking at the overall landscape, 2025’s box office is currently tracking ahead of 2024 figures at the same point in the year. However, it still lags significantly behind 2019, the last full pre-pandemic year, by over 25%. This indicates a continued, albeit improving, recovery path for theatrical exhibition.
The Independence Day weekend, boosted by the debut of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” was noted by analysts as one of the better recent holiday frames for cinemas, suggesting the strength of compelling, large-scale releases. The industry looks towards upcoming potential tentpoles like “Superman” and “Fantastic Four: The First Steps” in July to further bolster summer revenues and help close the gap with pre-pandemic levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ perform financially during its opening weekend?
“Jurassic World Rebirth” achieved a substantial global debut, earning $318 million worldwide since its Wednesday release. This figure includes a five-day domestic total of $147 million in North America and a strong first weekend of $171 million across 82 international markets. While the domestic opening was softer compared to previous “Jurassic World” films, its international performance demonstrated significant global appeal, contributing over half of its initial worldwide gross.
Which international territories were the biggest contributors to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’s’ opening?
International markets played a crucial role in the strong global start for “Jurassic World Rebirth.” The film’s top-earning territories during its opening weekend included China, which generated an impressive $41 million. Following China, the United Kingdom and Ireland were significant contributors with $16.6 million. Mexico added $13.9 million, and Germany accounted for $7.6 million, highlighting the film’s broad appeal across diverse global regions.
Is ‘Lilo & Stitch’ the highest-grossing movie globally in 2025 so far?
As of early July 2025, Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” is nearing the $1 billion milestone with a global total of $972.7 million. This makes it the highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year to date, surpassing films like “A Minecraft Movie.” However, it is not the overall highest-grossing film of 2025 worldwide. That title belongs to the Chinese blockbuster “Ne Zha 2,” which has earned a significantly larger sum exceeding $1.8 billion globally.
Conclusion
The latest box office results showcase a dynamic summer landscape. “Jurassic World Rebirth” leverages the enduring power of its franchise globally, delivering a robust opening that appears poised to launch a new era for the series, especially given its more controlled budget. Meanwhile, “Lilo & Stitch” continues its Cinderella story, proving the immense drawing power of well-executed remakes that resonate with audiences worldwide. While original animation like “Elio” faces headwinds, the overall market shows signs of recovery and anticipation for upcoming blockbusters, signaling a vibrant, albeit complex, theatrical environment in 2025.
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