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Steven Spielberg’s name is pretty much synonymous with almost every iconic film there is in the history of cinema. The director has crafted some of the most unforgettable experiences for audiences throughout the years, but now he feels a pull to focus on more grounded narratives. He believes he has fulfilled his duty in the realm of outworldly spectacle and wishes to shed light on Earth-bound stories that resonate with him deeply.
As a result, he may choose to step away from big franchises likeJurassic World,as its success doesn’t bring him the same level of happiness as working on projects that hold personal significance to him.
Why Steven Spielberg Might Never Return to Big Franchises LikeJurassic World
Throughout his illustrious career,Steven Spielberghascrafted cinematic universesthat have later been expanded into vast worlds of their own. However, in recent years, the director has found himself increasingly drawn to narratives rooted firmly on Earth, devoid of any extraterrestrial elements.
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In an interview withTime, while discussing his filmBridge of Spies, a gripping Cold War drama centered around the exchange of spies between the United States and the Soviet Union, Spielberg expressed his interest in stories that focus solely on earthly matters. He explained,
“Thank goodness. I can’t live on an alien planet my entire career. I’ve got to find things that are earthbound that make me glad to be on this planet and experiences, when I’m making films, that have relevance and have kinship to actual events in history. That fills me up; that makes me actually happier in this stage of my life than even a success like Jurassic World.”
WhileJurassic Worldindeed took place on Earth, Spielberg currently finds himself not interested in some expansive franchise worlds orfantasy realmsanymore. Fans do understand the reasons behind his shift in focus and are here for all the adventures he has in store for them.
How Successful Is theJurassic WorldFranchise Actually?
Imagine a movie franchise that’s not only hugely profitable but also keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with each installment. That’s exactly what theJurassicfranchise has achieved in Hollywood. With five films already under its belt, this live-action series has raked in an average of $1 billion worldwide per movie, all while keeping production costs relatively modest, averaging around $123 million.
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With the latest addition,Dominionhitting $1 billion, and the franchise’s combined earnings are over $6 billion as perBox Office Mojo, all on a combined budget of $736 million. That’s an incredible average gross of $990 million per movie against that $123 million budget.
To put everything into context, whenJurassic Worldhit the screens, it was bigger thanThe Avengersin its opening weekend, with $208 million compared to $207 million. Not only that, but it also outpacedThe Avengersin the long run as well, boasting a larger global gross of $1.671 billion compared to $1.515 billion as perThe Numbers.
The excitement didn’t stop there.The Fallen Kingdomwowed audiences, earning $417 million domestically, even more thanWonder Woman,and a whopping $1.308 billion worldwide, surpassingThe Last JediandBlack Pantherin overseas earnings.
Every Jurassic World movie is available on Max to stream.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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