Following the blockbuster success of "Top Gun: Maverick," a new sequel is hoping to make a splash.

"Jurassic World: Dominion," the third installment of the successful Chris Pratt-led tentpole (the sixth overall in the franchise), is poised for a strong domestic debut after a successful early opener overseas of nearly $56 million.

Industry estimates project the film to earn at least $125 million, which would make it the third best opening of the decades-long franchise following "Jurassic World's" $208.8 million start in 2015 and "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom's" $148 million in 2018.

Reviews so far have been mixed with Box Office Pro analyst Shawn Robbins telling Yahoo Finance that the combination of mixed reviews, along with the momentum of "Maverick" "may ultimately blunt the ability of Dominion to reach some of the previous expectations behind it."

However, he noted that there are still still big strengths to the film, such as its appeal to younger audiences, along with various nostalgic elements, like the appearances of original cast members Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern.

The analyst expects the film to bring in between $137 million and $167 million, pinpointing at $150.4 million.

It also doesn't hurt that recent films have added bullish optimism to the theatrical comeback.

"There's just no doubt in my mind that movies are open for business," IMAX (IMAX) CEO Richard Gelfond previously told Yahoo Finance.

The executive cited the stunning performance of "Maverick," which smashed a 15-year record for Memorial Day weekend after bringing in an estimated $160.5 million in domestic ticket sales and $300 million worldwide.

Comscore Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian added that the recent box office successes have resulted from a confluence of factors, including a strong slate of appealing movies, as well as surge in both studio confidence and consumer interest.

People generally go to a movie — not based on price — but based on emotion...Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore Senior Media Analyst

Yet, despite overall optimism, a potential risk could be exhibitors' higher-than-normal ticket prices with premium experiences fluctuating between $15 and $20 per ticket (sometimes higher) across the U.S.

"Price is always a consideration," Dergarabedian noted. However, the analyst went on to say that, even amid inflation, "compared to other outside-of-the home activities, it's actually a bargain."

"People generally go to a movie — not based on price — but based on emotion," he continued, explaining that the theatrical experience is often a big part of "the social conversation," saying consumers do not want to "miss out."