The streets of Hong Kong echoed with prehistoric roars this week as Jurassic World: Rebirth made its thunderous debut, smashing local box office records to become 2025's highest-grossing Hollywood opening.
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The latest installment in the beloved dinosaur franchise, directed by Godzilla's Gareth Edwards and starring Scarlett Johansson, has already claimed the third-best opening in Jurassic series history, surpassed only by Jurassic World (2015) and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018).
For those seeking an immersive Jurassic experience beyond the cinema, AIRSIDE in Kowloon East has been transformed into a dinosaur wonderland.
A mall exhibition has recreated three iconic scenes from the film, offering photo-worthy encounters with towering prehistoric beasts:
- A 3.5-meter Titanosaurus skull lurking in dense foliage, evoking the tension of a predator lying in wait - A ferocious Spinosaurus lunging from a water pool, jaws agape with spine-chilling roars - A 9-meter Quetzalcoatlus, the sky’s apex predator, guarding its nest of eggs
By night, AIRSIDE’s exterior dazzles with dinosaur-themed light installations, casting colossal silhouettes across the building—a must-see spectacle for fans and families alike.
The film marks an exciting creative reunion, with original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp teaming up again with Steven Spielberg.
Their new story stays true to the franchise's iconic theme of "life finds a way" while introducing fresh elements.
The plot follows a corporate team led by Johansson's character as they attempt to extract DNA from three colossal dinosaur species - the aerial Quetzalcoatlus, aquatic Mosasaurus, and terrestrial Titanosaurus - for groundbreaking medical research.
Director Gareth Edwards brings his signature visual style to three distinct action sequences that pay homage to classic adventure films.
The marine segment features Jaws-inspired suspense as characters face the terrifying Mosasaurus, while the land sequences include an epic confrontation with the iconic T-Rex. The aerial battles with the Quetzalcoatlus offer never-before-seen dinosaur combat in the skies.
Beyond the thrilling action, the film explores thought-provoking themes about genetic engineering and medical ethics, introducing terrifying new hybrid creatures.
Johansson's involvement adds star power to the project - the Black Widow actress reportedly lobbied Spielberg for years to join the franchise, even jokingly offering to take any role, no matter how small.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is now showing in Hong Kong cinemas.
Directed by: Gareth Edwards Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein Genre: Epic Action-Adventure Language: English Running time: 134 mins Rating: IIA Distributed by: Universal Pictures (Hong Kong) Ltd.
