The highly anticipated jurassic world Rebirth has roared out of the gate, delivering a powerful initial performance at the global box office. Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s latest dinosaur adventure amassed an impressive $56.5 million worldwide through its first full day of release on Wednesday. This strong opening day total includes $30.5 million from North American theaters and a robust $26 million from 38 international markets.
This impressive debut signals significant global appetite for the continuation of the iconic franchise, even as the film rolls out across major territories. The movie, directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, is just beginning its worldwide run, with a total of 82 offshore markets expected to open by the end of the weekend. Japan is scheduled to join the release later in August.
Early Wins in International Markets
The international rollout for Jurassic World Rebirth actually commenced slightly earlier, kicking off on Tuesday in Hong Kong. This strategic timing coincided with the Special Administrative Region Establishment Day holiday, providing an early boost. The film capitalized on the holiday, earning $600,000 on its opening day. This figure marked the biggest single day for a studio title in Hong Kong since the first Saturday of Deadpool & Wolverine‘s run and stands as the largest MPA (Motion Picture Association) opening of the year to date in the market. Jurassic World Rebirth easily claimed the top spot for the day, capturing a dominant 44% market share.
Analysts note that leveraging local holidays is a key strategy for international film distribution, allowing blockbusters to maximize opening day potential by tapping into increased leisure time.
China Leads Overseas Charge with Massive Debut
Wednesday saw the film make its splash in China, and the results were significant. The Middle Kingdom delivered the largest launch day for a studio movie in the market this year, pulling in a massive $9.9 million. The Gareth Edwards-helmed movie debuted on a vast 65,000 screens across China, including 760 Imax locations, immediately seizing a commanding 64% share of the market and securing the No. 1 rank.
This performance in China represents the biggest studio opening day since Godzilla x Kong‘s Friday debut back in March 2024. Furthermore, it stands as the second-biggest MPA single-day gross of 2025 in China, trailing only Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning‘s first Sunday, which benefited from the Dragon Boat Festival national holidays. The enduring popularity of the Jurassic franchise in China is well-documented, with previous installments having grossed nearly $650 million combined (unadjusted) in the market. The team behind Rebirth, including director Gareth Edwards and stars Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Friend, and Jonathan Bailey, underlined the market’s importance by visiting Shanghai for a premiere event the preceding Sunday – a promotional effort that has become less common globally since the pandemic. China’s box office contribution continued strongly into Thursday, adding a further $5.6 million (not included in the initial $56.5M global total) and bringing its running total to $15.5 million while maintaining a strong 50% market share.
Key Markets Deliver Strong Opening Days
Beyond China, several other major international territories opened on Wednesday, contributing significantly to the $26 million overseas tally:
Korea: Scored the biggest Wednesday debut of the year with $1 million. This also ranked as the second-biggest non-holiday opening day of 2025 in Korea, behind only Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17. Early Thursday figures added another $700,000, pushing the Korean total to $1.7 million through Thursday, holding onto the No. 1 position.
UK & Ireland: Opened to $2.7 million, accounting for a strong 56% of the market share and ranking No. 1. While just slightly off Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom‘s opening Wednesday pace, this result topped both Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Spider-Man: Homecoming on their respective opening days. Relative to other 2025 blockbusters, this performance is more than double Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning‘s start and 72% above F1.
Mexico: Delivered $2.1 million from wide Wednesday previews. The film captured a substantial 67% market share for the day. Comparisons to similar wide Wednesday previews show this result topping Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and aligning with Thor: Love and Thunder.
Spain: Grossed $1.6 million on Wednesday, securing a clear No. 1 spot with a 41% share. This launch stands as the second-best opening day for any installment in the Jurassic World saga in Spain, surpassing both Fallen Kingdom and Dominion. It came in just below the original Jurassic World, which had the advantage of opening on a standard Friday. This result was also the highest-grossing Wednesday of 2025 in Spain and the third-highest-grossing day overall for the year in the market (behind Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie).
Additional Wednesday Market Successes
Several other markets demonstrated notable strength on Wednesday:
Germany: Opened to $1.1 million, taking a commanding 52% market share at No. 1, despite the day being the hottest of the year so far. This marks the biggest opening day of 2025 in Germany, ahead of Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie.
Italy: Also started strong with $1.1 million from Wednesday previews. The film secured a huge 60% market share for the day. Compared to standard Thursday openings for previous Jurassic titles, this debut is above Fallen Kingdom and in-line with the original Jurassic World.
Thailand: The production home for the film delivered $700,000 on Wednesday, dominating key cities with close to 75% market share at No. 1. This represented the biggest non-holiday opening day of the year in the market.
Taiwan: Grossed $600,000 on Wednesday. This made it the biggest opening day of 2025 in Taiwan, accounting for 50% of the market at No. 1.
Indonesia: Opened at No. 1 on Wednesday with $600,000. This was the best opening of the year so far in the market and the second-biggest opening day of the Jurassic franchise there, ranking above Dominion and Jurassic World but just shy of Fallen Kingdom. It also stands as Universal’s second-biggest opening in the past five years in Indonesia, behind only Fast X.
Momentum Continues with Thursday Openers
Early results from markets that opened on Thursday also indicate continued positive momentum, though these were not included in the initial $56.5 million global tally.
Australia: Grossed $1.2 million on its opening day. Jurassic World Rebirth ranked as a clear No. 1 with a 54% share of the Top 10 films playing. This marks the biggest opening day of 2025 in Australia, surpassing A Minecraft Movie.
Malaysia: Entered the fray with $400,000. This represented the biggest non-holiday opening day for an MPA title this year in Malaysia, more than doubling Lilo & Stitch‘s performance and coming in 48% above A Minecraft Movie.
Other significant markets opening on Thursday included Brazil and the Netherlands. France and India are set to join the international rollout on Friday, which will further impact the global totals heading into the weekend.
Why the Strong Start?
Analysts point to several factors contributing to Jurassic World Rebirth‘s robust early box office performance. Foremost is the enduring global appeal of the Jurassic franchise. Despite being the seventh film in the series, the brand retains a massive, established fanbase worldwide, eager for new dinosaur action. Effective marketing and promotional activities, such as the cast and director visiting Shanghai for a premiere, likely helped generate buzz in key territories.
The strategic timing of the international rollout, coinciding with holidays in markets like Hong Kong and preceding the U.S. Independence Day period, also played a role in maximizing early returns. This performance highlights the continued strength and resilience of major blockbuster films internationally. The desire for spectacle, escapism, and the shared cultural experience of seeing a large-scale event film like Jurassic World Rebirth on the big screen remains a significant driver for global moviegoers. This initial success underscores the critical importance of international markets for Hollywood studios and reinforces the value of investing in universally recognized intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Jurassic World Rebirth’s total global box office on its first day?
On its first full day of release, Wednesday, Jurassic World Rebirth earned a total of $56.5 million worldwide. This global sum was derived from combining the film’s domestic (North America) opening day gross of $30.5 million with its international earnings of $26 million from 38 markets.
Which international market contributed the most to Jurassic World Rebirth’s opening day earnings?
China was the largest single contributor to Jurassic World Rebirth‘s international opening day on Wednesday. The film grossed $9.9 million in China on its first day, marking the biggest launch day for a studio movie in that market so far this year and securing a dominant 64% market share.
How did Jurassic World Rebirth’s opening compare to previous films in the franchise in key international markets?
In several key international markets, Jurassic World Rebirth demonstrated strong performance relative to prior installments. In Spain, its opening day was the second-best for any Jurassic World saga film. In Italy, Wednesday previews exceeded Fallen Kingdom‘s standard Thursday opening and matched the original Jurassic World. Indonesia’s opening day was the second-biggest for the franchise in that market. The UK & Ireland opening was just slightly below Fallen Kingdom‘s Wednesday start.
Looking Ahead
With many major markets still set to open throughout the weekend, the $56.5 million global start provides a solid foundation for Jurassic World Rebirth*. The early numbers in key territories like China, the UK, and Korea suggest strong initial demand. The performance over the coming days will be crucial in determining the film’s overall box office trajectory. Industry observers will be closely watching how the film holds up and how new markets joining the release contribute to its growing global tally. The dinosaurs are back, and they’ve made a considerable first impression.
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