The Lincoln Lawyer star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo has been cast in a fresh take on the Jurassic World films. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, who led the $3.96 billion trilogy, will not be returning for the new film, directed by Gareth Edwards. While other prominent stars like Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey are also part of the film, it is highly unlikely that the film will make money like Pratt’s films.
When it comes to the box office numbers of films, it almost appears that the Guardians of the Galaxy star is a money magnet. He has been part of a number of billion-dollar-grossing projects in recent times, including last year’s film The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Chris Pratt’s Jurassic World Box Office Numbers Are Almost Unbeatable By Other Films in The Franchise
Chris Pratt‘s Jurassic World journey began in the first film that came right after his Marvel stint as Peter Quill aka Star-Lord. Pratt’s luck factor was running high at the time as both films performed incredibly well at the box office, despite the initial skepticism from many fans. Audiences doubted the actor’s ability to shoulder such huge franchise roles because they could only see him as the chubby Andy from Parks and Recreation.
However, he first started breaking these beliefs when he revealed his physical transformation. Jurassic World, released in 2015, had a brilliant plot that served as the perfect sequel to the Jurassic Park films. Combined with the legacy of its prequel film series, the positive reviews helped pull a large crowd to the theaters.
When Pratt reprised his role as Owen Grady in 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, he was a major star in Hollywood. The producer’s trust in the star and the franchise was evident as Fallen Kingdom became the second most expensive film ever made with a $432 million budget (via Collider). The second film impressed in the visual department, but critics found certain issues with its screenplay.
However, it was 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion that truly surprised audiences with its billion-dollar box office. Pratt’s film received negative reviews from critics, but his star power helped the film cross the billion-dollar barrier. According to The Numbers, Chris Pratt’s Jurassic World collections look like this:
| Release Date | Title | Box Office |
| June 12, 2015 | Jurassic World | $1,669,963,641 |
| June 22, 2018 | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | $1,308,323,302 |
| June 10, 2022 | Jurassic World Dominion | $1,004,004,592 |
The numbers show that even when the films fell far below the audience’s expectations, they still managed to make money. At this point, it is very unlikely that the newly announced actor Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (via Deadline) could pull as much money from the franchise as The Tomorrow War star did. It is also notable that the brand name of the actor was also developed from his other hit films, some of them achieving the billion-dollar box office mark.
Outside Of Jurassic World, Chris Pratt Has Built An A-List Career In A Short Time
While Jurassic World played a crucial role in building a star career for Pratt, he also had other projects outside the world of dinosaurs that made him a sought-after star. His Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy was one of the most successful film series in the MCU, making a combined total of nearly $2.5 billion (via The Numbers). He was also part of the MCU’s two billion-dollar-grossing projects, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
In 2023, Pratt lent his voice to the lead role of Mario in the animated film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film became the second-highest-grossing film of 2023, just behind Barbie. Here are some of the box office numbers of Pratt’s films outside Jurassic World:
| Release Date | Title | Box Office |
| April 23, 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | $2,788,912,285 |
| April 25, 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | $2,048,359,754 |
| April 4, 2023 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | $1,361,681,488 |
| May 5, 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 | $869,087,963 |
| May 5, 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 | $845,468,744 |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | $770,882,395 |
Despite his current status as one of the highest-grossing stars in Hollywood, he has a net worth lower than many of his contemporary actors. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Passengers actor has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
While he was paid an undisclosed salary in the seven-figure range for the first Jurassic World film, Variety reported his salary for the second film as $10 million. His third film salary also remains undisclosed, but it is expected to be slightly more than that of his second film.
Jurassic World is available on Max, while Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is available on Hulu. Jurassic World Dominion is now available on Starz.
