Box Office: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Gnaws on $144 Million Debut Weekend

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is looking to take a bite out of the weekend box office with an estimated $144 million from 4,475 North American locations in its opening weekend.Earlier estimates had pegged the Universal-Amblin Entertainment film in the $130 million to $140 million range.

The adventure film opened to $54 million on Friday, including Thursday night previews of $15.3 million.“Fallen Kingdom,” which carries a production budget of $170 million, began rolling out overseas two weeks ago, and has already earned $466 million from 51 international markets, including $170 million from China.The fifth film in the “Jurassic” franchise takes place four years after the events of “Jurassic World,” and sees stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard attempting to salvage what’s left of the Isla Nublar park before a volcano erupts.

Jeff Goldblum and B.D.

Wong also star.

J.A.

Bayona directed from a script by “Jurassic World” helmer Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly.

Trevorrow also executive produced alongside Steven Spielberg.

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