Hollywood sci-fi franchise left most Indian viewers thrilled (Photo: Shradha Upneja)
Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest chapter in the iconic dinosaur franchise, directed by Gareth Edwards, has stormed into Indian theatres, roaring past box office expectations and setting new benchmarks for Hollywood releases in the country. Released on July 4, the film amassed INR 508.7 million in its first six days, with early estimates indicating a further INR 7.6 million on its seventh day, pushing its India net total to approximately INR 516.3 million by July 10.
The film’s opening day collection stood at INR 95 million, followed by a remarkable 50 pc jump to INR 135 million on day two. The momentum continued on day three with INR 162.5 million, before experiencing a predictable dip to INR 40 million on Monday, a 74.77 pc drop from Sunday but still outpacing major Indian releases and international competitors like Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie, which stands at INR 532 million after 11 days.
Perhaps much more significantly, Jurassic World: Rebirth also outperformed domestic hits such as Anurag Basu’s Metro… In Dino and Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par during its opening weekend.
The Hollywood sci-fi franchise left most Indian viewers thrilled.
“We watched the Hindi version of Jurassic World: Rebirth here in Lucknow and honestly, it was an amazing experience. My kids were especially thrilled by the river scene and they could not stop talking about how exciting and lifelike it was. What stood out for me was the quality of the Hindi dubbing. The dialogues felt natural and the humour and emotion came through perfectly, making it easy for everyone, including my parents, to enjoy,” Reena Singh, an executive at a renowned bank in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, tells Media India Group.
The franchise’s pan-India appeal is evident in its language-wise distribution strategy. The film was released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, with occupancy data revealing a strong regional engagement. On July 9, English shows recorded a 12.22 pc overall occupancy, while Tamil shows performed better at 17.71 pc. Hindi versions saw an 11.00 pc occupancy, reflecting the growing appetite for dubbed Hollywood content across urban and non-metro markets. The evening and night shows consistently posted higher occupancy rates, indicating robust family and youth turnout during prime hours.
In order to optimise its revenues from the largest potential film market in the world, Universal Pictures, in collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery for Indian distribution, has aggressively expanded its reach beyond traditional metros. The film’s release footprint included a significant number of screens in Tier II and Tier III cities, leveraging the franchise’s brand value and the proven success of multi-language releases.
Audience anticipation was palpable even before release, with the official trailer crossing 35 million views across YouTube and regional platforms within 72 hours of launch, a record for the Jurassic franchise in India. Pre-sales for the opening weekend topped 1.2 million tickets nationwide, with multiplex chains reporting sold-out shows in key cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, as well as strong advances in emerging markets like Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur and Coimbatore.
“We do not usually get to see Hollywood movies on the first day here in Bhubaneswar, but this time the theatre was showing Jurassic World: Rebirth in both English and Hindi. The response was huge, people were taking selfies with the posters and talking about the trailer for weeks before the release,” Pallavi Das, a primary school teacher in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, tells Media India Group.
Jurassic World: Rebirth’s performance in India is part of a broader trend as Hollywood’s box office collections in India have risen by over 14 pc year-on-year, with 2025 shaping up as a record-breaking period for international releases. The franchise’s previous instalment, Jurassic World Dominion (2022), opened at INR 80 million, illustrating a significant growth in opening figures and sustained interest among Indian audiences.
The film’s cast, led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey has resonated with Indian viewers. Social media sentiment analysis indicates a 22 pc higher positive engagement compared to Dominion, further validating the franchise’s enduring popularity. Not just in India, the film is also reportedly doing well in the global market, with collections exceeding USD 420 million in the first week itself.