Jurassic World Rebirth Nears $800M Worldwide Amid Franchise Decline

Jurassic World Rebirth has been a commercial success, grossing around $770 to $777 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, though it falls short of the $1 billion mark achieved by previous Jurassic World films. Despite its strong box office performance and topping digital charts on platforms like iTunes and Amazon, the film received mixed critical reviews with a 51% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, continuing a trend of declining critical reception in the franchise since the original Jurassic World. Audience reactions have been more favorable, with a 71% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film's nostalgic appeal and new direction have helped sustain interest. The franchise's earlier installments, especially the first Jurassic World, were better received and led to significant merchandise and theme park expansions, but subsequent sequels saw diminishing returns in quality and critical acclaim. Universal’s decision to fast-track the home video release after just over a month in theaters suggests confidence in the current earnings but also an acknowledgment that Rebirth likely will not reach the billion-dollar box office milestone. Going forward, the studio faces the challenge of reinvigorating the franchise to avoid further decline in both critical reception and box office performance.