Dinosaurs Return: A New Roar in the Box Office

The latest dinosaur movie, "Jurassic World Rebirth, " is making waves at the box office.

Box Office Numbers

• Day 2 Earnings: $25.3 million
• U.S. Total After 2 Days: $55.8 million
• Predicted 5-Day Total: Around $137.5 million

Not a Record-Breaker

• Original "Jurassic World" (2015): $208 million in opening weekend
• "Fallen Kingdom" and "Dominion": Both made more in their first three days than "Rebirth" is expected to make in its entire opening weekend.

The Buzz About "Rebirth"

• Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey
• Plot: A mission to find a special biomaterial for a miracle drug
• Real Stars: The dinosaurs causing chaos

Production Costs

• Budget: $180 million plus marketing
• Comparison: Less than "Dominion" ($250 million)
• Universal's Hope: Kick off another trilogy

Current Competition

• "F1": $6.1 million on Thursday
• "How to Train Your Dragon" (Live-Action): $2.8 million on Thursday