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 latest ‘Jurassic’ franchise entry chomped expectations to notch a healthy $147.3 million five-day total across the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Jurassic World Rebirth” is roaring at the international box office, climbing to $171 million from 82 markets in its first weekend of release. The seventh installment in Universal’s long-running dino series — this time starring Scarlett Johansson,