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The Odyssey has become Universal's highest-grossing film of all time, crossing $1.684 billion worldwide (domestic $601.2 million, international $1.083 billion), eclipsing Jurassic World and setting multiple records including Nolan-era openings and IMAX milestones.
Gareth Edwards has left Universal’s Jurassic World Rebirth sequel due to creative differences; Universal is moving forward with the project, with a script by David Koepp and stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey expected to return, while Spielberg and Frank Marshall remain heavily involved after Rebirth’s $869 million global haul.
Deadline reports Gareth Edwards will not return to direct the next Jurassic World installment due to creative differences, with Universal and Amblin launching a search for a new director while Edwards shifts to other projects. Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali are expected to return, and David Koepp wrote the latest draft. The franchise relaunched in 2025 with Jurassic World Rebirth, which grossed about $872 million worldwide.
Netflix’s weekly Top 10 is led by War Machine with 39.3M views, as Spielberg’s new docuseries The Dinosaurs debuts in second and fuels a strong dinosaur content presence—including multiple Jurassic World films—while The Night Agent Season 3 sits at No. 3 with 5.2M views; Netflix notes its view metric (hours viewed divided by runtime) can complicate cross-week comparisons.
An expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 called Jurassic World: Archipelago allows players to explore the fictional Jurassic Park islands with over 10 dinosaur species, offering new challenges and the chance to visit iconic locations from the movies, launching in late August or early September.
A new Jurassic World-themed expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, called Jurassic World: Archipelago, will add iconic islands and dinosaurs like T. rex and Velociraptor, allowing players to fly over prehistoric landscapes. The add-on is set to release around late August to early September 2025, initially for Flight Simulator 2024 and later for Flight Simulator 2020 and Xbox.
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' opened with $218 million globally, slightly surpassing 'Superman' in international debut, and both films, along with 'F1' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' crossed significant box office milestones, indicating strong global performance despite some regional challenges.
The upcoming weekend's box office is led by Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four' with an estimated $115-135M debut, promising a strong return for the MCU, followed by 'Superman' with $26-32M, and 'Jurassic World Rebirth' with $10-14M. The article highlights the anticipation and challenges faced by these franchises, emphasizing the positive early reviews for 'The Fantastic Four' and the competitive landscape among blockbuster films.
'Superman' has surpassed $400 million globally, while 'Jurassic World Rebirth' nears $650 million, highlighting strong international box office performances. Other notable releases include 'Smurfs' and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' with 'F1: The Movie' crossing $450 million worldwide, demonstrating diverse success across genres.
Superman dominates the weekend box office with $57 million in its second weekend, maintaining strong word of mouth, while Jurassic World Rebirth and other new releases like the Smurfs film and I Know What You Did Last Summer perform modestly, with Superman's total reaching $235 million domestically.
The review of 'Jurassic World Rebirth' highlights a shift from the awe and wonder of the original Jurassic Park films to a sense of boredom and annoyance, due to CGI-heavy scenes and repetitive dinosaur appearances, with the film struggling to evoke the same sense of amazement as its predecessors.
'Jurassic World Rebirth' is a nostalgic yet action-packed addition to the franchise, featuring new monsters, exciting sequences, and compelling characters, though it largely recycles familiar story beats from earlier films. Directed by Gareth Edwards, it explores a tropical island where scientists attempt to extract DNA from giant creatures, leading to thrilling encounters and emotional moments, especially with the gentle giants and family reunions. The film pays homage to Spielberg's original while delivering adrenaline and visual spectacle, appealing to longtime fans despite its lack of originality.
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey shared a kiss at the Jurassic World Rebirth premiere in London and New York, with Bailey expressing his joy and belief in showing love openly. The event also highlighted Bailey's enthusiasm for playing the clarinet on the soundtrack, and Scarlett Johansson's marriage to Colin Jost was noted. The article celebrates moments of love and camaraderie among the cast.
Rupert Friend has been cast in the upcoming Jurassic World movie, joining Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Jonathan Bailey. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, the film's plot is still under wraps and is set for release on July 2, 2025.
Rupert Friend will star alongside Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in the new Jurassic World movie directed by Gareth Edwards, with a script by David Koepp. The film is set to begin production in mid-June in London and is scheduled for release on July 2, 2025.