The seventh installment in the action-adventure series created by Steven Spielberg opened well ahead of expectations over the long Fourth of July holiday in the U.S. - where it racked up $147.8 million - as well as overseas.

The new era of the franchise gets off to a so-so start.

Universal’s 'Jurassic World Rebirth' debuted at No. 1 at the China box office over the July 4–6 weekend, grossing $25.7 million.