“It goes back to what I loved about the original, with an embarrassment of riches of different set-piece-type scenarios and tense, fun action moments. There were a lot of opportunities as a filmmaker to have a lot of fun and try and play games with the audience,” Jurassic World: Rebirth director Gareth Edwards tells Empire. He shared more about the film, alongside a brand new still of Scarlett Johansson‘s covert operations expert Zora Bennett, in their January 2025 Preview issue, out November 21st.
The Jurassic franchise has been through all kinds of evolutions already. There was Spielberg’s classic original Jurassic Park, which led to The Lost World and Jurassic Park III. And then in 2015 began the Jurassic World trilogy, giving us a fully-fledged dinosaur theme park before letting the pre-historic beasts loose on the world. Now, Jurassic is about to be reborn – quite literally, with Jurassic World Rebirth ready to bare its teeth. This time, Godzilla and Monsters director Gareth Edwards is putting his scaly-beast expertise to good use, working from a script by original Park scribe David Koepp – ready to take the saga back to the source.
“It goes back to what I loved about the original,” Edwards tells Empire in our Andor Season 2 issue, “with an embarrassment of riches of different set-piece-type scenarios and tense, fun action moments. There were a lot of opportunities as a filmmaker to have a lot of fun and try and play games with the audience.” Set give years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, it continues the dinos-in-the-wild premise established across that trilogy, while beginning “a whole new chapter in the timeline of Jurassic”.
While it’ll be packed with prehistoric beasts (“there are certain dinosaurs it would be a crime against cinema not to include,” notes Edwards), the new human lead is Scarlett Johansson – whose operative Zora Bennett is leading an epic dino-DNA hunt. “She’s looking for meaning in her life after leaving the military,” Edwards teases of her role, “and this opportunity comes along where [after it] basically she’d never have to work again. But through that journey, she starts to question the ethical rights and wrongs of what they’re doing.” You’re saying she was so preoccupied with whether or not she could, she didn’t stop to think if she should? Buckle up for some classic Jurassic.
Read more about Jurassic World Rebirth in Empire’s Ultimate 2025 Preview, led by Andor Season 2 – in the January 2025 issue. Pre-order a copy online here. Jurassic World Rebirth comes to UK cinemas in July.
EXCLUSIVE 🦖#JurassicWorldRebirth “goes back to what I loved about the original”, Gareth Edwards tells Empire.
The new image of Scarlett Johansson’s Zora Bennett appears to be in the same location or a similar one to the previously shared set photo above. It could even be the same scene with Jonathan Bailey’s Dr. Loomis, as Zora appears in her ex-military operation attire and is wielding some kind of large combination of a weapon and dino-DNA extraction syringe. What is this location, and how will this weapon/tool be used? The location itself and the lighting and colors present are excellent and feel quite in-line with Jurassic. According to director Gareth Edwards, Bennett is “looking for meaning in her life after leaving the military, and this opportunity comes along where [after it] basically she’d never have to work again. But through that journey, she starts to question the ethical rights and wrongs of what they’re doing.” This brings interesting depth to her character within the Jurassic world, but what could it also mean for the larger story of Jurassic World: Rebirth?
Edwards also stated that “it’ll be packed with prehistoric beasts (there are certain dinosaurs it would be a crime against cinema not to include,” and that “it goes back to what I loved about the original.” With a new director on board, David Koepp bringing a fresh writing perspective after time away from the franchise, and new star-power embarking on adventures in very Jurassic environments, we could be headed towards a very exciting rebirth for the Jurassic franchise. What dinosaurs will we see, and what dino-DNA are we after – and why? What is the dynamic between humans and dinosaurs as we traverse the globe with Dr. Henry Loomis, Duncan Kincaid, and Martin Krebs on Zora Bennett’s operation? How does it all connect to the “sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades”?
Jurassic World: Rebirth – in theaters July 2, 2025.
PBS Eons, Complexly, and indie toymaker Creative Beast Studio have partnered to launch a new line of prehistoric elephant action figures via BackerKit crowdfunding campaign. It’s the first action figure tie-in for the PBS YouTube series, and includes fan favorites like Woolly Mammoths.
Designed by David Silva, a toy industry veteran and mastermind behind the realistic dinosaur action figure line “Beasts of the Mesozoic,” these 1/18th scale action figures are scientifically accurate, hand painted, and fully articulated.Silva has also made figures for popular entertainment brands including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Spiderman, G.I. Joe, Terminator 2, Aliens, Predator, Spawn, and Pacific Rim.
Produced by PBS Digital Studios and Complexly, PBS Eons takes viewers on a journey through the history of life on Earth. Hosts Kallie Moore, Michelle Barboza-Ramirez, Gabriel Santos, and Blake de Pastino are tour guides to the past, demonstrating what existence was like for the animals and plants that came before us.
Read on for more from PBS Eons, Complexly, and Creative Beast Studio:
Complexly and Creative Beast Studios Launch BackerKit Campaign for Prehistoric Elephant Action Figures
Produced by PBS Digital Studios and Complexly, PBS Eons takes viewers on a journey through the history of life on Earth, where they learn about extinct plants and animals
To add a new dimension to the series’ learning environment, Eons and Complexly tapped Creative Beast Studios to design scientifically accurate action figures portraying stunning proboscideans including woolly mammoths
MISSOULA, MT and HACKENSACK, NJ – September 3, 2024
Complexly and Creative Beast Studio today launched a new line of prehistoric elephant action figures inspired by weekly YouTube series PBS Eons with a BackerKit campaign. Depicting extinct proboscideans (elephants and their close relatives), these scientifically accurate, hand painted, and fully articulated action figures give fans of the popular Eons series and those who love majestic megafauna the opportunity to hold a woolly mammoth in the palm of their hand. Fans can support the Backerkit campaign here.
To create the new line of 1/18th scale prehistoric elephant action figures, Eons and Complexly partnered with veteran toy designer and Creative Beast Studios founder David Silva, who boasts more than 20 years of experience crafting figures for popular entertainment brands including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Spiderman, G.I. Joe, Terminator 2, Aliens, Predator, Spawn, and Pacific Rim.He is a proven innovator in the toy industry, having also launched his own line of scientifically accurate dinosaur action figures, “Beasts of the Mesozoic,” which includes multiple species of raptors, tyrannosaurs, and ceratopsians. With the prehistoric elephant line of action figures, Silva is venturing out of the Mesozoic and into the Cenozoic.
“There is enthusiastic demand for high quality, realistic action figures of extinct fauna, and it’s an honor to work with PBS Eons and Complexly to create the first proboscidean action figure line of my career,” said Silva. “With these woolly mammoths, we’re transporting the engaging, educational content from Eons directly into the hands and hearts of viewers. Built using data from the latest scientific discoveries and painted with colors inspired by modern-day creatures living in similar environments, we know that fans will love this line of prehistoric proboscideans.”
Produced by PBS Digital Studios and Complexly, PBS Eons takes viewers on a journey through the history of life on Earth. From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of Dinosaurs” — right up to the end of the most recent Ice Age, hosts Kallie Moore, Michelle Barboza-Ramirez, Gabriel Santos, and Blake de Pastino act as tour guides to the past, demonstrating what existence was like for the animals and plants that came before us.
“Working with David has been a dream for our team, and we’re so excited to present these one-of-a-kind action figures to fans of the PBS Eons YouTube series,” said Seth Radley, Executive Producer for Eons at Complexly. “Eons brings the wonder of deep time into the homes of natural history fans of all ages. To maintain that high standard of scientific rigor, we turned to an expert who has no peers when it comes to sculpting spectacular prehistoric action figures. We know our fans will love David’s beautiful and charismatic proboscideans.”
The initial $185,000 BackerKit goal includes two all-new woolly mammoth action figures. Stretch goals may be reached on the BackerKit crowdfunding platform after the initial goal is met, giving contributors the opportunity to unlock other extinct proboscideans, including Gomphotherium, Platybelodon, and Moeritherium.
The BackerKit’s first wave of prehistoric elephant action figures includes:
Click here to download hi-res images. The PBS Eons proboscideans BackerKit runs through 10:00 pm ET on October 3rd. If fully funded, the figures are estimated to ship in mid 2025.
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About PBS Digital Studios
PBS Digital Studios produces original, digital programming designed to engage, enlighten, and entertain online audiences. The PBS Digital Studios network has more than 30 million subscribers on YouTube, generating an average of 50 million views each month. Since 2012, it has launched over 120 original series and has accumulated over five billion lifetime views on YouTube. Series include the Webby Award-winning BE SMART and SOUND FIELD, as well as popular series such as WEATHERED, EONS, MONSTRUM and SPACE TIME. For more information on PBS Digital Studios, visit PBS.org.
About PBS
PBS, with more than 330 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches over 120 million people through television and 26 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’ premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV – including a 24/7 channel, online at pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Communications on Twitter.
About Complexly
Founded in 2012 by Hank and John Green, Complexly is one of the largest global online educational companies. We produce over a dozen education video channels and podcasts with a worldwide audience of 32 million subscribers and five billion views on YouTube.
Eons is a YouTube channel produced in collaboration with PBS Digital Studios featuring hosts Kallie Moore, Michelle Barboza-Ramirez, Gabriel Santos, and Blake de Pastino. Each episode, we take our audience on a journey through the history of life on Earth. Over the past seven years, we’ve created over 400 videos that have been viewed over 686 million times.
Crash Course has created over 1,500 videos covering 45 academic courses with more always in the works. Subjects include World History, English Literature, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Physics, Psychology and Philosophy. The show is an immensely helpful tool for students and teachers, but it also has a large viewership of casual learners who seek out online educational content independently. Around 65% of viewers watch Crash Course without being currently enrolled in an associated class. Crash Course has over 15 million subscribers and its videos have been viewed over two billion times.
SciShow is an online video series that delves into the scientific subjects that defy our expectations and make us even more curious! Our goal is to capture the awesomeness of this bizarre universe and make it easy for everyone to understand and enjoy. SciShow has over eight million subscribers and its videos have been viewed over two billion times.
About David Silva
David Silva has been sculpting and designing in the toy industry for companies including McFarlane Toys, Hasbro, and NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) since 2003. He specializes in creature-related action figures, with past and current work devoted to toy lines such as Spawn, McFarlane’s Dragons, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Predator, Aliens, Terminator, Pacific Rim, and Godzilla. He launched Creative Beast Studio in 2009 to focus on dinosaur model kits, a passion since childhood. David received the Spectrum 22 Silver Dimensional award for his piece “Dragon vs. Raptors” in 2015.
About Creative Beast Studio
Founded in 2009 by toy industry veteran David Silva, Creative Beast Studio is home to Cyberzoic, the “Beasts of the Mesozoic” dinosaur action figure line, model kits, and more. Originally created to meet fans’ rabid demand for accurate depictions of dinosaurs, Creative Beast Studio’s “Beasts of the Mesozoic” line of dinosaur action figures features the only scientifically-accurate representations of its kind on the market. The line has evolved into the go-to destination for authentic-looking dinosaurs using the most up-to-date scientific knowledge publicly available. Today, Creative Beast Studio focuses on its new IP Cyberzoic and “Beasts of the Mesozoic” dinosaur action figures, while also creating highly detailed collectible resin model kits for prehistoric animals and fantasy characters including dragons. In the future, Mr. Silva plans to expand the Cyberzoic universe and release more prehistoric action figures under the “Beasts of the Mesozoic” brand.
The great news is that as of October 8, 2024, the project has reached its funding goal and is fully funded! Be sure to check out our previous interviews with David and Creative Beast, and check out the studio and PBS Eons for great content and updates on projects like these!
After filming and production in locations across the globe including Thailand, Malta, and the U.K., Jurassic World: Rebirth has wrapped principal photography! Producer Frank Marshall celebrated the news on social media along with other members of the cast and crew:
Tonight the cast and crew of Jurassic World: Rebirth had their wrap party at Pergola at the Wharf in London. DJ Frank Marshall was spinning the turntables as usual. pic.twitter.com/j2L3cAsQUf
Picture wrap comes a bit early, as Rebirth was initially expected to continue until at least the first week of October. However, the production seems to have moved along rather quickly and efficiently, and judging the demeanor and shared feelings of the cast, crew, and producers, was very successful. This type and speed of production timeline is fairly common in modern blockbusters, and while we all would’ve liked a few more animatronics, the lack of numerous full animatronics likely sped up production just a bit. According to photos from Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and others on social media, the cast and crew received a custom Jurassic Park music box that plays John Williams’ theme as a wrap gift. Check out the gallery below for more photos from the cast and wrap party:
Jurassic World: Rebirth now moves into the post-production process with about nine months until release, and we can’t wait to see what’s next! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached another wrap party for another Jurassic movie. Thus begins the wait for the first teaser and the beginning of Rebirth promotion – we’ll only learn even more about what this film is from here. What is your excitement level for this film?
July 2, 2025 here we come! Listen to the latest episode of the InGeneral Podcast below for our discussion of and reaction to picture wrap and more. Stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost for all the latest!
Old Royal Naval College on the campus of the University of Greenwich was the site of at least two days of filming for Jurassic World: Rebirth during its time in the UK. Stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Friend were on-site in-costume, accompanied by new props representing full-size dinosaurs and skeleton specimens in transport crates from a museum.
*Mild spoilers likely ahead for Jurassic World: Rebirth*
Something surreal about how Greenwich becomes a film set dozens of times a year this time for Scarlett Johansson & Rupert Friend in the next Jurassic Park sequel Jurassic World Rebirth out next Summer. So if you’re cutting through @orncgreenwich this week keep an eye out pic.twitter.com/HG0jJAl8OC
If you want to “inadvertently” be in Jurassic World: Rebirth (SAGA) I suggest heading to the Old Royal Naval College tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/WjcK5SJM4p
Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson’s tactical operations expert) was seen in a very professional, dark blue suit outfit, and Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend’s big pharma representative) could be spotted in a suit not far behind her. Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey’s paleontologist) was also spotted in professional attire alongside them, walking in a regal hallway setting filled with large pillars and classical art. Multiple prop dinosaur skeletons were also seen displayed around them and in wooden crates, seemingly headed to or coming from the “Neo-Jurassic Wing” of the “Natural History Museum of North America.” While that museum and wing name are technically fictional, they are likely new lore additions in the seventh Jurassic Park film.
Taking in the classical and educational look of this filming location and the professional look of the stars’ costumes, we could be seeing a museum or educational building in which the audience, with Zora and Krebs, meets Loomis for the first time while in his professional environment. A first act Jurassic exposition scene in what might be a museum with dinosaur displays sounds fantastic. More photos, videos, and speculation can be found on social media as well as in our latest Jurassic World: Rebirth news update video.
Massive thanks to ReelNews, UnBoxPHD, KeepingUpWithScarlett, and others on-site in the UK for sharing these images from set with the world. Be sure to follow and subscribe to their pages for an up-close look at Rebirth‘s UK production. Filming will continue on sound stages and sets at Sky Studios Elstree through at least early October. What are your thoughts on this first look at characters and a museum-like set in Jurassic World: Rebirth? Are you excited for this movie? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost.
The day has finally arrived, and a new era is born: The title of the next Jurassic film has been officially announced as Jurassic World: Rebirth! A new official logo was also released along with two new images and more information about the story and cast. Read on for more:
The film will be set five years following the events of “Jurassic World Dominion,” when “the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs,” according to the official synopsis.
Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the fourth Jurassic World film and the seventh Jurassic Park film. Its first logo reveal features a somewhat metallic aquamarine and gold Jurassic World logo with the subtitle Rebirth. A sunrise shines through to illuminate it, echoing the sunset at the end of Jurassic World: Dominion.
Two new images from the film (above) were released alongside a new synopsis and character details (below). The images are gorgeous and, I must say, very Jurassic. They showcase our first look at Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey in a jungle or what appears to be long grass, as well as our first look at Mahershala Ali in the darkness holding a flare, looking up and screaming at… something big. Behind him is a post with a sign affixed to it that says “Await rescue craft here.” Could this be on a dock or near something marine? A version of the InGen logo can also be seen on the sign. Are we on Isla Sorna or one of the five deaths? Or somewhere new?
A new era is born.
Next summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth.
Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Maheshala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air.
Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.
Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs.
When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.
Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.
The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David lacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).
Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of this summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.
The new synopsis and character details present some intriguing possibilities for the world and future of Jurassic. Five years after Dominion, what is going on in the world and with the dinosaurs? What locations will this story be taking us to, and what will the “sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades” be? Check out our latest video in which we broke all of this down in detail:
Are you excited for Jurassic World: Rebirth? What do you think of the logo, images, and new plot details? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost!
Haitian American actor Béchir Sylvain, known for Diarra from Detroit and Black Summer, has joined the cast of Jurassic World 4 (possibly Jurassic World: Rebirth), Variety exclusively reports.
EXCLUSIVE: “Diarra From Detroit” and “Black Summer” actor Béchir Sylvain has joined the starry cast of Universal’s next installment of the “Jurassic World” franchise. https://t.co/EK6iUfwb1A
“Diarra From Detroit” and “Black Summer” actor Béchir Sylvain has joined the starry cast of Universal’s next installment of the “Jurassic World” franchise.
The Gareth Edwards-directed dinosaur movie is written by David Koepp (screenwriter of “Jurassic Park” and its sequel “The Lost World”) and boasts an ensemble led by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, David Iacono and Audrina Miranda.
Principal photography kicked off in June, with the production shooting on location in Thailand, Malta and the U.K.
Sylvain is an actor, writer, director and producer best known for his roles on the hit Starz series “BMF,” Netflix’s horror drama “Black Summer” and the BET+ comedy mystery series “Diarra From Detroit.” The upcoming “Jurassic World” movie is the Haitian American actor’s latest high-profile booking; he recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing a mystery role in Destin Daniel Cretton’s “Wonder Man” series for Disney+.
Sylvain adds yet another talented, yet somewhat unknown, name to an already excellent cast – full of some great and diverse character choices by the production and Universal Pictures so far. He is known mostly for his television and video game work, having also had roles in Blindspotting and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Like many of the unique actors in this cast list, he has given memorable performances in a variety of projects, and is deserving of recognition and visibility on a larger scale. He may have found just that with Jurassic.
Jurassic World 4 (possibly Jurassic World: Rebirth)’s production is beginning its time in the UK, which makes the timing of this casting announcement slightly interesting. However, Sylvain has likely been on the cast list for a little while, but might have a smaller role than the other cast. That remains to be seen, as does the official title, plot details, and any other information about this movie outside of its release date: July 2, 2025. What do you think of Jurassic World: Rebirth and its cast so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost as we head towards the next Jurassic film!
Jurassic World 4 / Jurassic World: Rebirth (likely, but not yet officially) is heading to the UK for its next phase of production after about a month of filming in Malta! Malta production involved all of the film’s stars, who were spotted locally as well, filming in the large water simulation tanks at Malta Film Studios as well as many gorgeous ocean coastline locations. Behind the scenes images and videos from fans on-site in Malta have teased more about the plot and vehicles of the film as production shifts to its final major location – Sky Studios Elstree in the United Kingdom.
Jurassic was no stranger to Malta, and in the modern Jurassic world it is no stranger to the UK. Jurassic World: Dominion filmed at the UK’s Pinewood Studios and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom spent time in the UK as well. Beginning around the week of August 18th and continuing to supposed picture wrap on October 18th, Jurassic World 4 / Jurassic World: Rebirth will utilize soundstages with practical sets and also LED Volume technology at Sky Studios Elstree, a recent production partner of NBCUniversal. Possible practical set builds of ancient ruins have been spotted by fans in the UK as well, and we discussed this in full on a recent episode of the InGeneral Podcast:
Recently (star of the next Jurassic film) Scarlett Johansson’s husband Colin Jost shared some story insights on the film with his friend Q of Impractical Jokers, who said that the story is “fucking awesome,” “back to basics in an awesome way,” and could be “fixing Jurassic Park.” Star Jonathan Bailey also recently shared in an interview that the screenplay “asks some fundamental questions … just like the first movie.” After 30-plus years, what will the seventh Jurassic movie be? For a full breakdown of everything we know so far about Jurassic World 4 / Jurassic World: Rebirth, check out the latest video on our YouTube channel:
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory took San Diego Comic-Con 2024 bystorm! During a large panel featuring showrunners, writers, and the entire cast of the show, an October 17th release date was revealed for the upcoming second season along with the first poster, teaser trailer, and new images from the first episode. Check out the new trailer and more info below, and follow DreamWorksTV for a recap of the entire panel!
Photos from the “Inside Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” panel at San Diego Comic Con 2024
The poster above debuted during the panel along with this logline:
“With the Nublar Five stowed away on a dinosaur-filled cargo ship headed to parts unknown, their mission to find who is after them sets them on a collision course with the mysterious Broker. Unaware that Brooklynn is alive, the discovery of her whereabouts will call into question everything they thought they knew about each other.”
It sounds as if the suspense, mystery, and great characters will continue to shine in season two of Chaos Theory. In these new images from the first episode of season 2, the dark, horror atmosphere that is present at the beginning of the new season is on full display. The first image shows us Darius on the dinosaur transport ship standing across from a gallimimus, while the second shows him hiding from a Majungasaurus behind a crate of cabbages, using his phone to distract or take a video of the dinosaur.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory season two is looking great so far. We are so excited by these new images and the teaser trailer, and can’t wait for October 17th! Stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost for the latest on season 2, and don’t miss our full breakdown of the trailer below:
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Series Details:
Season 2 Release Date: October 17 Episodes: 10 (22 min)
Voice Actors: Paul-Mikél Williams as “Darius,” Sean Giambrone as “Ben,” Darren Barnet as “Kenji,” Raini Rodriguez as “Sammy,” Kausar Mohammed as “Yasmina,” Kiersten Kelly as “Brooklynn”
Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall Executive Producers & Showrunners: Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley Supervising Producer: Zesung Kang Animation Studio: DreamWorks Animation
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is coming up this weekend, July 25-28, 2024! There will be plenty of Jurassic at the con with Mattel and Jurassic World: Chaos Theory making major appearances and plenty of Jurassic-related creators and merchandise present. Jurassic Outpostwill be on-site and have you covered on all things Jurassic! Read on for details on all of the Jurassic-related panels and appearances at SDCC 2024:
Sunday July 28, 2024 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT Room 29CD
The Jurassic Park/World franchises have fascinated audiences and have inspired a whole generation of dinosaur lovers and paleontologists. Gabriel-Philip Santos and Michelle Barboza-Ramirez, hosts of the PBS digital series PBS Eons and co-founders of Cosplay for Science, invite a group of experts to break down the dino-DNA of the dinosaurs seen in the latest chapter of the Jurassic World franchise, Chaos Theory, and explore exactly what it is about these “terrible lizards” that continues to capture audiences of all ages. Featuring Dr. Stuart Sumida (paleontologist, Camp Cretaceous technical consultant), Randy Flores (geochemist, UCLA), Dr. Hank Woolley (paleontologist, Dinosaur Institute, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County), Dr. Lisa Lundgren (education researcher, Utah State University), and Tony Turner (educator, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County).
Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. From DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures, and Amblin Entertainment, executive producers Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley along with series cast members offer an inside look at the hit Netflix series Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, and what’s in store for season 2.
Fans in attendance will also get to see the first episode of season 2 of Chaos Theory early and will receive an exclusive poster.
Get ready for a bit of chaos, Comic Con style! 👀 Join the cast and executive producers of #JurassicWorld#ChaosTheory for an exclusive @Comic_Con panel, featuring an exclusive screening of the first episode of Season 2! 🦖 Sunday, July 28 at 3pm in Room 6DE #SDCC2024pic.twitter.com/QTIDKr8RTE
Friday July 26, 2024 3:00pm – 4:00pm PDT Room 29AB
William Stout has attended every single Comic-Con. His massive book Fantastic Worlds covers his 50 years as a professional artist. This talk will mostly be about his work in comics and the comics giants he has worked with. It’s a selected preview of his three-volume box set on all of his comics work coming soon from Flesk Publications. Bill will also give fans a sneak peek at his two forthcoming Flesk books on his two decks of playing card art, each boasting 56 new painted images.
Thursday July 25, 2024 11:00am – 12:00pm PDT Room 32AB
Liz Climo (creator of The Little World of Liz Climo and international bestselling author and illustrator) and popular podcast host Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, Keanan and Lakin Give You Déjà Vu, My Favorite Murder) discuss the past 20 years of her career, from her work on The Simpsons to her shift into webcomics, and her last ten years in publishing.
Follow along on Jurassic Outpost for all Jurassic updates from SDCC 2024!
The production of Jurassic World 4 is heading to Malta for its next phase following over a month of filming in Thailand! Thailand filming included all of the film’s stars and cast in the many lush jungle and gorgeous waterfall, river, and water-filled locations that the country offered. Behind the scenes images and possible leaks tease more about the film, and trademark filings have possibly revealed a title, all as the production shifts to a major new location in Malta – but not in the Jurassic ways you might think.
Cast members for the new #JurassicWorld movie have been spotted on the island of Malta, with filming assumed to begin on Monday! The 771 foot blue screen that surrounds the water tanks can be seen in this photo. https://t.co/ud8ZxcO09w
Any Jurassic fans in Valletta? If so we’d love pics if you’re able to see anything at Malta Studios. Cast have been spotted on the island and we assume filming will begin on Monday. In this pic you can barely see the 771 foot long blue screen that now surrounds the water tanks. pic.twitter.com/BcBWxdF9N0
Jurassic World 4 begins the next stage of its production in Malta primarily in order to film extensively in large water tanks equipped with massive blue wall attachments, likely to simulate larger bodies of water or complete immersion. Water elements have been discussed as playing a major factor in the production and plot of this film. Water finds a way, after all. However, in addition to Malta Film Studios’ water tanks and stages, the production will also make use of Malta’s stunning coastline and open ocean locations.
Welp guys, looks like Jurassic World 4 (SAGA) has begun filming in Malta. They aren’t just using studio water tanks! It looks like they are shooting out on the open ocean too. Thank you @whatsupscarlett for the heads up! pic.twitter.com/nsQtqGzmN2
Jurassic World 4 is shaping up to be visually beautiful, and the nature of production in Malta seems to confirm water settings and ideas are going to play a significant role in this film. The cast are beginning to be spotted on location in Malta as well.
— Jonathan Bailey Daily ✨ (@jbaileydaily) July 21, 2024
To recap production so far and look at the schedule ahead:
Filming began in Thailand on or around June 13th, and wrapped around July 16th
Filming in Malta began in some capacity on July 16th and is estimated to be roughly six weeks in length – with some casting calls indicating the need for body doubles required from July 22nd through August 14th, and others stating the production runs July to September.
Upon completion of filming in Malta, production will move to Sky Studios Elstree in the UK for at least a month of filming on stages and also with LED Volume technology.
Jurassic World 4 will wrap in the UK, where the production’s main base is located, on October 18th, but it’s uncertain what the full extent of UK filming will be.
Further adding to the current intrigue around this film during its production are trademark and website filings by Amblin and NBCUniversal for “Jurassic World Rebirth.” Will the title of Jurassic World 4 be Jurassic World: Rebirth?
According to new trademark filings, #JurassicWorldRebirth could be the title of the next #JurassicWorld movie! What do you think about this title? 🦖🦕
All indications point to production moving along relatively smoothly and on-time. No film is ever completely perfect, but something feels like it is going right this time for Jurassic. David Koepp, Gareth Edwards, Scarlett Johansson – all top-tier talent. As production wraps for her in Thailand and makes its way to Malta, Scarlett Johansson has not shied away from sharing her enthusiasm and passion for the production in recent interviews on the press tour for her new film Fly Me To The Moon (and let me play among the dinosaurs).
