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.

Dinosaurs are alive and well at the box office as Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” trampled competitors, grossing $147 million domestically over five days of the Fourth of July weekend.

Jurassic World Rebirth released in the theatres on July 4 and features an ensemble cast with Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in the pivotal roles. The film is enjoying a decent run in the theatres.