The new installment of Jurassic World leads the box office and in second place is F1
In second place on the billboard is F1, the film starring Brad Pitt
The summer release season is in full swing, and two franchises are leading the competition: the dinosaurs of 'Jurassic World Rebirth' and the speed cars of 'F1'. While Universal celebrates the success of its new Jurassic installment, Apple Studios breathes a sigh of relief with the first major hit for its film division.
'Jurassic World Rebirth', the seventh film in the franchise, took first place at the box office with a collection of $26 million on July 4, adding $55.8 million since its release on July 2. The film is projected to surpass $140 million by Sunday, positioning itself as the seventh highest-grossing film of 2025.
Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp (writer of the original Jurassic Park), the film follows a group of scientists led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey in search of dinosaur DNA to cure heart disease.
While audiences gave it a “B” Cinema Score, it has been less enthusiastic critically, with a 51% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Despite its strong performance, Rebirth posted the lowest opening of the Jurassic World series:
“F1” slows to second place, but marks a milestone for Apple
The racing drama starring Brad Pitt and Damon Idris grossed $7 million on Friday, projecting a drop 72% from its debut. Still, Joseph Kosinski's (Top Gun: Maverick) film is shaping up to be Apple Studios' first hit after flops like Argylle and Fly Me to the Moon. F1 is expected to take in $107 million domestically by Sunday.
'How to Train Your Dragon' (Universal): With $2.8 million on Friday, the live-action adaptation surpassed $222 million domestically, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year.
'Elio' (Disney/Pixar): Suffered a 53% drop, with just $1.5 million on Friday. It's Pixar's worst opening ever.
'28 Years Later' (Sony): Danny Boyle's rebooted zombie saga added $1.15 million, approaching $60 million in three weeks.
With these results, the summer of cinema confirms that established franchises remain a magnet for audiences, albeit with ups and downs. While Jurassic World seeks to maintain its legacy, 'F1' proves that speed stories still have fuel.