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Prior to “Rebirth,” the “Jurassic” movies had grossed a total of roughly $6 billion worldwide, not adjusting for inflation, according to box office website The Numbers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025

The original “Aquaman,” which ultimately surpassed $1.1 billion worldwide, had grossed $215.4 million over a similar period in 2018 – more than double that of the sequel.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

“Barbie” had grossed $537.4 million in the U.S. and Canada as of the most recent weekend numbers, just edging past the Batman film.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023

It had grossed $10 million in revenue, with more than 1 million views, just two weeks after its release, according to Salem Media Group, which financed the film.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2022

In the good times the company had grossed $6 million a year, with yards in Crane and Odessa and Kermit.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger