JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH is a 2025 science fiction action adventure film directed by Gareth Edwards, from a screenplay by Michael Crichton and David Koepp. The film is a standalone sequel to Jurassic World Dominion (2022), it is the fourth Jurassic World film and the seventh installment overall in the Jurassic Park film series.
Five years post-Jurassic World Dominion, an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.
The cast includes Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Ed Skrein.
JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH made its debut in theaters July 2nd, courtesy of Universal Pictures.
When summer movie season kicks off I always have my eyes set on the movies that are just meant to be seen in theaters, and the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World movies have been fitting that criteria for over 30 years. You can show up to the theater for one of these movies with a pretty good idea what to expect, which is some amazing special effects and a ton of great action. This franchise has benefited greatly from the technological advancements in the industry, and I have personally enjoyed the journey. Admittedly the story has taken a back seat to the action for the most part as of late, but in my opinion that is to be expected.
JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH fits the bill as far as the action and special effects taking center stage, but I actually thought the film had a decent enough story to keep me engaged during the slower points in the film. The story set the stage in terms of a good reason to embark on a dangerous mission to the land of dinosaurs, and I really liked how the story set the stage as far as human interest waning in terms of the appeal of dinosaurs as of late. The film also features a talented cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend. The story won’t blow you away but the cast helps to maximize the potential.
At the end of the day the primary appeal of a film like JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH is the visuals, and that is the reason why viewers will be buying tickets to see it in theaters. The film absolutely holds up its end of the bargain in the category of just sheer entertainment, providing a ton of action and some incredible looking dinosaurs. In typical Jurassic World fashion many of the scenes will have you on the edge-of-your-seat and the action pretty much always delivers. The premise of the film also touches on the potential for dinosaurs with mutations so you are always left guessing in terms of what you may see next.
JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH didn’t blow me away or anything, but the film kept my attention and provided more than enough of what fans of the franchise are looking for. I also really enjoyed the cast and was very pleased with the chemistry between Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and the lesser known Jonathan Bailey. I really liked the performance from Manuel Garcia-Rulfo who plays Mickey Haller in the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer.
The technical elements are on point in general, but similar to the majority of the films in the franchise the cinematography was fantastic as well. JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH benefits from some great locations including the vast ocean and a great tropical and beach setting. For me a big draw of these films is how immersive they are and I found myself just appreciating the gorgeous environments. JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH utilized several great filming locations including Thailand, Malta, and the U.K.
THE VERDICT
A summer blockbuster packed with edge-of-your-seat action and impressive visuals, JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH admittedly plays it safe but is still a solid entry in the franchise that deserves the big-screen treatment. The film does enough to justify the price of admission so I have no issue whatsoever recommending it, and assuming they continue with the franchise I will surely see the next film as well.
TED TAKES RATING - 6.5/10
JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH is now playing only in theaters. Check out the latest trailer below.