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Drawing historical parallels, the discussion revisits the original Jurassic Park (1993), which had a modest $63 million budget and grossed over $1 billion worldwide—an almost unparalleled return on investment. Later entries in the franchise, like Jurassic World, with a $200 million budget, have continued the profitable trend, grossing over $1.6 billion.
However, recent entries, such as Fallen Kingdom and Dominion, have shown a downward trajectory in revenue—each losing around $300 million compared to their predecessors. This pattern mirrors the current dilemma faced by many franchises: how to sustain profitability amid waning audience interest and overspending.