Category: Jurassic Park

The New ‘Jurassic Park: VHS’ Book Is Style With Old Substance

Posted on by Derrick Davis

The ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise has seen a lot of great books over the years that have chronicled their profound history. The original ‘Making Of’ books from the 1990s for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ are regarded as some of the best ever made. In 2021, Insight Editions produced ‘Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History,’ featuring stories and never-before-seen imagery from the original trilogy, including ‘Jurassic Park 3’ for the first time. Their fantastic chronicle was followed by ‘Jurassic World: The Ultimate Visual History,’ wonderfully detailing the making of the original three ‘Jurassic World’ films.

Insight Editions’ last dive into the past of ‘Jurassic Park’ featured a detailed look at David Koepp’s screenplay in ‘Jurassic Park: The Official Script Book.’ That 2023 product featured even more new images to accompany endless annotations on the screenwriting process across all of the original film’s screenwriters and their various drafts. I was even a consultant on that book, providing many of its new images, format suggestions, and fine-tuning some of the annotations written by James Mottram.

Three years later, we now have a new book from Insight Editions regarding ‘Jurassic Park,’ written again by James Mottram. Or… do we? Let’s have a look now at ‘Jurassic Park: VHS: The Making of Steven Spielberg’s Iconic Film (VHS: Visual Handbook Series).’

Rewind back to 1994 with this specially designed boxed set that digs into the behind-the-scenes details of Steven Spielberg’s awe-inspiring film Jurassic Park.

In 1993, director Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park brought Michael Crichton’s Isla Nublar and his dinosaur theme park to life. The film captivated audiences around the world, pioneering a new age of visual effects on the silver screen and starting an iconic, billion-dollar film franchise.

Designed to look like the original 1994 video home system (VHS) tape, this boxed set offers Jurassic Park fans an in-depth account of the making of Spielberg’s film, including rare concept art, film stills, behind-the-scenes photography, and exclusive interviews with key creatives. This must-have collectible set is a fitting tribute to a landmark film and the perfect way to experience Jurassic Park for the first or the hundredth time.

SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE FORMAT: This unique boxed set includes a slipcase and hardcover book designed to look and feel like a classic VHS tape of Jurassic Park.

DEEP DIVE INTO A CLASSIC FILM: The perfect guide for fans of all ages, this boxed set offers in-depth commentary about the making and legacy of the film and is fully illustrated with film stills, concept art, and production photography that make it feel like readers are on set with the cast and crew.

I am going to cut right down to the chase: if you have ‘Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History,’ then you essentially already have this book.

This ‘Jurassic Park: VHS’ book is literally an abridged version of just the first film’s section of James Mottram’s 2021 tome. There are essentially no new images, no new artwork, and no new information. You’re actually getting less information overall. What’s there is still good, it’s just literally copy/pasted and cut down from Mottram’s material. The ‘Visual History’ book also had several pop-out features that were cool (if a little gimmicky, sure). None of those have been replicated here, for it is simply a standard book.

What’s a little alarming is that this fact is not mentioned anywhere in the marketing text or even in the book itself. The closest thing we get that this book is adapted from another is the following text on the back of its slipcase: “This book has been modified from its original version. It has been formatted to fit your shelf.” While that may seem like it’s their fun way of telling us that, yes, this literally is formatted from another book, it isn’t explicitly made clear. The verbiage they are using is meant to mimic the phrasing once seen on VHS tapes, referring to cropping a widescreen film to “fullscreen.” ‘Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History’ is not mentioned anywhere on this book’s packaging or inside the book itself.

Also, the product’s marketing text calls this a “box set,” which doesn’t make any sense. There is only one book here, and there are no other ‘Jurassic’ VHS books published. Calling something a “box set” usually implies you’re getting more than one of something, and this is 100% not the case here.

So, what does this book have that makes it even a little worthwhile? Well, it is definitely a much smaller, handbook-sized approach to the same (abridged) material. At about 170 pages, you’re still getting a decent amount of material to thumb through. If you never owned the ‘Visual History’ book due to either its size or price, this one is certainly more affordable and takes up way less space.

The VHS gimmick that this “series” is going for is cute and executed in a fun-enough way. The VHS-style slipcase is fun, and the book itself mimics the appearance of a VHS cassette tape once you pull it out (complete with fun faux-stickers on the front and back, as if some ten-year-old from the 1990s got a hold of it). Does any of this resemble an actual ‘Jurassic Park’ VHS from the time? Not at all: it was much simpler, and bulkier, than this book attempts to imitate. But I don’t think they were aiming for accuracy, just nostalgia. So, for that, it’s cool enough.

The interior layout of the book continues this vintage approach by making it appear to be a scrapbook of sorts. Some of the images are even made to look “taped on” to the page. Other images even look a little blurred on purpose, with some faux dirt and dust particles around them. It’s an appealing and fun approach.

There’s that word again, “fun.” Basically, the editors of this new book were clearly out to have fun, and it shows. But when the materials are largely all the same, merely assembled differently, I stopped having fun and became disappointed. There was zero promotion from Insight Editions during the release of ‘Jurassic Park: The Official Script Book’ (although I certainly helped them out with my own crazy video production). That was a book that actually had a wealth of new material across the board, yet was given no fanfare. Now, it almost feels like, “Oh yeah, we do still have that ‘Jurassic Park’ license, don’t we?” This ‘VHS Book’ is the result: a regurgitated, fun, but ultimately pointless addition for ‘Jurassic Park’ collectors.

I recommend this book if you don’t have any of the other Insight Editions ‘Jurassic’ books, or if you really just love its size and aesthetic. For those reasons, it is an affordable-enough option. For everyone else, especially those who have ‘Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History’: I’d skip it. You’ll likely be as disappointed as I am that this was the next thing they gave fans after almost three years.

We all know they can deliver great books related to ‘Jurassic Park.’ My hope is that this was a one-off, quirky addition to their catalogue that will soon be joined by some new, upcoming books. How about a book for ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ (which didn’t even get a junior novelization), or hell, how about a “Script Book” for ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park,’ or any of the other films?

Life will hopefully find a way… to give us something new.

There actually is a new book of sorts that is going to be released by Insight Editions on June 2nd: ‘Jurassic World: The Very Sleepy Dinosaur.’ This is their second child-friendly book after 2022’s ‘Jurassic World: The Very Hungry Dinosaur.’ While that book taught counting to kids, this new book teaches the alphabet. Cute and pleasing illustrations are again featured throughout and it is a fun way to introduce the franchise to kids who are far too young to actually watch any of the movies. All ‘Jurassic’ families will enjoy it, printed on thick cardboard pages.

Teach little ones the ABCs of Isla Nublar in this adorable alphabet board book featuring the sleepy dinosaurs of Jurassic World.

It’s bedtime on Isla Nublar, and Blue the velociraptor is heading to her nesting place. As she goes home, she sees all the island dinosaurs getting ready to sleep. Follow along with Blue as she says good night to the island (from A to Zzz).

Grown-up fans of Jurassic World can introduce little ones to the films in an age-appropriate way with this colorful book. Sturdy board book pages will stand up to repeated readings and curious hands and mouths (even dinosaur teeth!). With simple prompts and picture clues that reinforce early concept learning and language structure, this is the perfect gift for dinosaur fans everywhere!

It’s still a mystery why neither of these books came out last year when ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ was in theaters, or why neither connect to that film at all. I had an early look at this ‘Sleepy Dinosaur’ book in its entirety, and none of the illustrations feature dinosaurs from ‘Rebirth’ (not even the cute aquilops, Delores). It’s almost like that film didn’t exist, and we are still stuck in the past. How are we supposed to move forward?

Are you interested in getting either of these new books from Insight Editions? Or are you disappointed? Share your comments below, and stay tuned to Jurassic Outpost for the latest.

Designing a Jurassic World – Inside Rebirth’s Art Department

Posted on by Alex Evans

How do you build a Jurassic World from the ground up? Find out in our exciting interview with members of Jurassic World Rebirth‘s art department!

In Designing a Jurassic World, we go inside the art department of Jurassic World Rebirth with Production Designer James Clyne (Jurassic World Rebirth, The Creator, with art department work on Star Wars, Avatar and Star Trek) and Lead Graphic Designer Matthew Clark (Fast X, Venom: The Last Dance, Black Mirror, Doctor Who). From the remote island of Ile Saint-Hubert to the intricate vehicles, props, and environmental storytelling that define summer 2025’s biggest blockbuster, we explore the creative decisions that shaped the film’s visual identity.

Featuring never-before-seen imagery, James and Matthew reflect on their careers, the influence of Jurassic Park on their creative paths, and how Rebirth’s newest iconic designs came to life. Whether you’re fascinated by production design, franchise world building, or the legacy of Jurassic itself, this is a deep dive into the craft behind the spectacle.

What design from Jurassic World Rebirth stood out to you most?

Watch the full interview here. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Signed Qualtech reproduction poster giveaway

And if that wasn’t enough, we have six reproduction Qualtech posters to give away, signed by James and Matthew. The giveaway is open to residents of the US, UK and EU. All you have to do is watch the video on YouTube, and comment qualtech, plus your country of residence and the answer to one of following question:

What prop did James Clyne design himself?

or

Which prop was Matthew Clark’s favourite to design?

We have 6 posters to giveaway and the competition closes at 17:00 GMT on March 31st.

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Jurassic World Rebirth and Entire Series Now Streaming on Peacock

Posted on by Caleb Burnett

Jurassic World Rebirth and the entire Jurassic franchise are now streaming on Peacock! The seventh film in the series finds its exclusive streaming home four months after its release and the other six films in the Jurassic story are now finally available to stream there as well. Peacock and Jurassic World shared the news and a tv spot appeared on NBC’s Sunday Night Football as well.

Watch Jurassic World Rebirth and the entire Jurassic franchise on Peacock now!

New Jurassic Park Trading Card Game is a Beautiful Adventure For Fans

Posted on by Jurassic Outpost

It’s a big moment for fans as a brand new Jurassic Park Trading Card Game is being released! We were fortunate enough to receive the Jurassic Park Trading Card Game starter deck from Lewis Lee (@jurassic_korea). This release is something Jurassic fans have been longing for for years, and it’s finally here. It feels like a true celebration of the franchise, with designs and cards that capture everything we love about Jurassic.

Card Designs & First Impressions

The designs are absolutely stunning, and every card feels premium and full of detail. Our proud Spinosaurus glazer Jayden immediately double-sleeved the Spino card because it looked too beautiful not to protect! The Rex card is just as incredible, really showcasing the classic Jurassic icon. Beyond the fan favorites, the set also includes a few surprises that fans are going to love.

Behind the Deck (Who Made It)

The starter deck was created by the YoungCha Company, who handled the designs and set the foundation for this TCG. Their work establishes a solid base that feels like a genuine tribute to the whole Jurassic franchise.

Booster Packs

For the booster packs, the team pushed things even further. They reached out to a range of talented artists to contribute brand new designs, adding even more variety and creativity to the set. This mix of styles brings together elements from the films, comics, toys, games, and beyond making it a true visual homage to the entire Jurassic franchise.

Community & Previews

Jurassic TCG has been sharing sneak peeks on X (Twitter) and Instagram, showing off some of the incredible designs coming in both the starter deck and booster packs:

Where to Find Them

Fans eager to see more images and get their hands on these cards can check out the official Jurassic TCG Website: jurassicparkcard.com.

Islands of Adventure’s River Adventure to Close for Extended Refurbishment in 2026

Posted on by J. Malone

Universal Destinations and Experiences has announced that the Jurassic Park River Adventure attraction at the Universal’s Islands of Adventure park in Orlando, FL will be closed for an extended period for refurbishment.

The news officially broke on Tuesday September 16th, when the Universal Orlando website updated their list of upcoming closures to include River Adventure.

The Universal Orlando Resort website lists River Adventure to be closed from January 5, 2026 to November 19, 2026 –a total of ten months and twelve days. That’s ultimately just a few days longer than the transformation from Jurassic Park The Ride to Jurassic World The Ride between 2018 and 2019 at Universal Studios Hollywood, and several months shorter than the refurbishment that just happened at for Jurassic Park The Ride at Universal Studios Japan.

There has been no word from Universal on what the Orlando park has planned for the attraction during this extended refurbishment, or what changes we may expect to see once it reopens, but we can assume that the lengthy downtime means that the attraction will be receiving some much-needed love and attention after it’s (by then) twenty-eight years of operation. In recent years there has been multiple missing dinosaurs for periods of time, dinosaurs with odd breaks and bends, and inconsistent effects and sound system.  Hopefully, after the ten months, fans will be welcome back to Jurassic Park in all its roaring glory!


See Jurassic Right’s Back To School Series Returns For A New Season!

Posted on by Caleb Burnett

The See Jurassic Right Podcast‘s Back To School series returns for a new season Friday September 12th, featuring exciting new conversations with scientists, paleontologists, educators and more! You can listen to the trailer for the series here and read more from host Steven Ray Morris below.

Logo by Abigail Ervin-Penner

From Steven Ray Morris and the See Jurassic Right Podcast:

Hey everyone, Steven Ray Morris here, I am so thrilled to tell you about the return of the Back to School series on See Jurassic Right. Now besides sharing my love of the Jurassic Park (and Alien) franchises here on the podcast, I have a deep love, admiration, and respect for hardworking scientists and science educators of the world. 

As the former editor of Ologies with Alie Ward, and filled with childlike wonder and curiosity instilled in me from an early age by visiting museums and watching shows like Bill Nye the Science Guy, Magic School Bus, and Eyewitness, the Back To School series is your chance to learn about a bunch of cool scientists doing cool shit, today!

Every Friday, starting September 12th, I will be sharing conversations with: paleontologists, science communicators, disease ecologists, science activists, biologists of numerous disciplines, and more. This is your chance to not only get a window into their work, but how you can help science right here, right now. 

The return of the Back to School series is a long time coming (the first season was named New & Noteworthy by Apple Podcasts in 2020), and I am really excited to take all of you on a journey of discovery with me and all my amazing guests. So be sure to subscribe, like, follow, all the good stuff before the series launches this Friday, September 12th on See Jurassic Right. Hold onto your butts, see you soon!

Discover the Jurassic World Hidden Islands in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Posted on by Caleb Burnett

From ORBX and Universal Products & Experiences:

Orbx, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, has officially released Jurassic World: Archipelago, a brand-new expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, inspired by the Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment films. Available now on PC via OrbxDirect, the add-on brings a unique blend of cinematic storytelling and scenic flying to the sim world.

With more than four decades of history behind it, the flight sim world now welcomes something entirely new. This release marks a unique moment, offering something fresh for long-time flight sim fans while inviting Jurassic World fans to experience this beloved IP in the game for the first time.

With Jurassic World: Archipelago, players and pilots can explore a fully recreated version of the iconic island chain, including Isla Nublar, Isla Sorna, and the greater Muertes Archipelago. They will fly over lush terrain, land at tucked-away airstrips, and spot dinosaurs moving through the trees, all designed using detailed references from the movies.

What is included:

  • Highly detailed islands: Isla Nublar, Isla Sorna, and the Muertes Archipelago islands
  • Custom airfields and helipads
  • Animated dinosaurs and reptiles roam land, water, and skies 
  • Themed aircraft liveries and unique flight activities integrated into gameplay
  • Jurassic World themed missions
  • Exclusive aircraft liveries

“This project has been a real passion for our team,” said Anna Cicognani, CEO of Orbx. “Combining flight simulation with our love of Jurassic World has been both exciting and groundbreaking. We’ve aimed to create something that feels fun, familiar, and full of surprises for fans of both worlds.”

Jurassic World: Archipelago is available now for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC via OrbxDirect and Orbx Central for approx. USD 24.99 (AUD 38.44). The final amount at checkout may differ based on the country’s taxes and currency exchange rates.

Versions for Xbox, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and X-Plane are currently in development and will follow soon.

About Orbx
Orbx is a global leader in flight simulation scenery and technology, known for creating detailed and accurate digital environments for almost 20 years. With products spanning Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, Prepar3D, and DCS, Orbx has developed hundreds of airports, cityscapes, and regional sceneries that are trusted by simmers worldwide. The team combines real-world data with artistic and technical expertise to deliver high-quality experiences that enhance flight simulation across all major platforms.

About the Jurassic World Franchise
From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Jurassic World immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Jurassic World is more than a film franchise. At every turn, this $6 billion film series delivers a larger-than-life destination for exploration, discovery, and epic adventure. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World.

About Universal Products & Experiences
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.

Jurassic World: Beyond The Gates – Creator Edition Introduces Exciting New Hammond Collection Items

Posted on by Caleb Burnett

The most recent episode of the evolution of Jurassic World: Beyond The Gates (Creator Edition) introduced some exciting new dinosaurs and features to Mattel’s Jurassic World Hammond Collection line in a fun episode with a very cool stop-motion film utilizing the toys. Watch the full new episode below:

The new Hammond Collection dinosaurs include:

  • Mussaurus, which was featured in the original Jurassic Park novel by Michael Crichton and comes with an extra set of feet for poses standing up, a natural position for this dinosaur that often walked on its hind legs.
  • Ornitholestes, which comes with a swappable set of claws that look ready for attack.
  • Sinoceratops, which appeared in Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom and features detachable “broken” and “full” horn options – an exciting first-time toy feature for the Hammond Collection!

These new dinosaurs were teased by Mattel at San Diego Comic-Con and are available to pre-order now at Target.com!

Jurassic World Rebirth Another Financial Success for the Franchise

Posted on by Josh Evans

Jurassic World Rebirth has now been released in all countries around the world after opening in Japan on August 8th. Domestically, while it is still making money in theaters, the film has been available to purchase/rent on digital for almost two weeks. With the theatrical run in its final stretch, the question is: Was Jurassic World Rebirth another financial success for the franchise? The answer is a resounding yes, and it might even be better than it looks on the surface.

As of August 17th, Jurassic World Rebirth has amassed a domestic total of $332.1 million and an international total of $496.5 million for a combined worldwide total of $828.6 million. The domestic and worldwide totals rank as the 5th best in the series behind Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic Park and Jurassic World Dominion. Rebirth is likely to finish its worldwide run somewhere in the $850 million range.

One might look at the franchise that has four films grossing over a billion dollars each and see this installment falling short of of that exclusive club as a result of diminishing returns. While there has been a slow decline for each movie in box office since Jurassic World made $1.67 billion in 2015, there are many factors at play. Three of the biggest reasons are the slow recovery of the film industry post-pandemic, the recent introduction of short theatrical windows before digital release, and the continued decline of success for films in China.

Post-pandemic, Hollywood films are very capable of still joining the billion dollar club. The last installment, Dominion, did just that in 2022, but it is not as attainable as it once was. In 2019, pre-pandemic, there were 9 films that crossed the billion dollar mark, but post-pandemic the average is now only 2-3 films per year. Eight months into 2025 and only one film so far, Lilo & Stitch, has joined the club. The new reality of the decrease in the amount of films reaching this mark has led one agency head, according to Borys Kit of the Hollywood Reporter, to say that “$800m is the new billion”.

Exclusive theatrical windows for films continue to decrease in frequency and length. In 2015 for Jurassic World, the time from date of theatrical release to digital availability was 130 days. 10 years later Rebirth‘s exclusive theatrical window was only 35 days. While Rebirth continues to play in theaters (and continues to make good returns) there is no denying that a shorter window is going to have a direct impact on how many people were able to see it in theaters. Some people might even forgo seeing it in a theater with the knowledge that they can watch it at home sooner. The debate over diminishing theatrical windows extends past just Jurassic World Rebirth and has become a frequent conversation for Universal Pictures. Other companies like Warner Brothers are also opting for the short theatrical exclusive windows. Their new Superman film hit digital streaming August 15th, also after just 35 days in theaters.

The Chinese market has always been the second biggest market for Jurassic films after domestic, and that was no different for Rebirth. Its total gross from China was approximately $78 million, which is the top-grossing Hollywood film of the year in that market. Though even with Rebirth topping all other Hollywood films, the market itself is not what it was a decade ago or even just three years ago when Dominion was released. In 2015 Jurassic World made $205 million, in 2018 Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom made $261 million, and in 2022 Jurassic World Dominion made $158 million. The Chinese market has rejected more films from Hollywood over time and is on track to no longer be the second biggest market for the industry. While $78 million for Rebirth is impressive in the new climate of the market, it still is a major decrease from previous films. Most Hollywood films have begun to see less success there. For example, Superman only grossed approximately $9 million and was pulled from theaters after roughly two weeks.

This is without even mentioning the fact that domestically Rebirth didn’t have an IMAX release and couldn’t benefit from the extra dollars those premium screens would have brought in. These things might seem like excuses for failing to reach a billion dollars, but are in fact legitimate reasons for reaching the box office numbers it did. All that being said, is this to be considered a major success for the franchise? Despite those factors playing against Rebirth, it still made a massive amount of money, will finish as the #2 highest grossing film of the summer, and is currently the #3 highest grossing Hollywood film of the year.

The “Big 3” battle of July between Rebirth, Superman, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps wasn’t even close in the end. While Superman will slightly win the battle for domestic gross, Rebirth is going to clear Superman by more than $200 million worldwide. The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be further behind in 3rd place in both domestic and worldwide numbers. A lot of box office experts made projections that Rebirth would have a hard time competing with those two superhero films, but in the end they were a footnote to Jurassic’s run.

With a reported budget of $225 million (before marketing), Jurassic World Rebirth needed to reach approximately $563 million to break even. In that case, it should finish its run with a profit of almost $300 million, another win for the franchise and Universal Pictures. Also, the budget and marketing combined for this film is reportedly less than what the studio spent on Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Jurassic World Dominion. Meaning that even with a lower total gross, it might be on par or even slightly more successful than some of the previous installments.

Let’s take a look at where things stand not only for Rebirth but also the franchise as a whole for Universal Pictures. Rebirth‘s current domestic gross of $332.1 million makes it the 14th highest grossing film domestically (unadjusted for inflation) in Universal Pictures’ history. By the end of its run it should be be able to push pass 2015’s Minions to take the 13th spot. That would make 5 of the top 13 films domestically in Universal Pictures’ history belong to the Jurassic franchise. Worldwide, things are also impressive as Rebirth is currently 15th and will end its run in this spot. Similar to Universal’s domestic box office history, 5 of the top 15 films in their worldwide box office history belong to the Jurassic franchise. This just goes to show that while Universal has a few very successful franchises, such as the Fast and Furious saga and the Despicable Me franchise, Jurassic is the top franchise for the studio. Grossing $6.86 billion as of today as a franchise (for an average of $980 million per film) blows all the other Universal properties out of the water.

With another financial success for the franchise, the question is no longer if there will be a Jurassic 8, but when. I personally enjoyed Rebirth greatly, but it should be noted that this film received pretty mixed reviews and reactions. As of today the critic score on Rotten Tomatoes is 51% and the audience score is 71%. Jurassic fans themselves seem to trend more in the mixed-to-positive range. All that being said, the hope is that an 8th Jurassic can hit the right notes for even more people and be a high quality film. But when should we realistically expect to see it? My personal opinion is that there will be minimal to no news for probably a year, maybe two before an announcement. I would expect the film to hit theaters Summer of 2028 or 2029.

I hope you enjoyed this Jurassic franchise and Rebirth box office update and want to send a big congratulations to the cast, crew, and Universal Pictures on another successful installment in the franchise! We fans look forward to what the future will bring. What are your thoughts on the box office run for Rebirth? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

OPINION: In Defense of Snickers and Jurassic World Rebirth

Posted on by Caleb Burnett

“Heh, I’m too smart to die.”

“Intelligence is massively overrated as an adaptive trait.”

“Enlighten us.”

“Look at dinosaurs… pretty dumb, right? And they survived for 167 million years. Homo sapiens, with our cranial size, geniuses by comparison, only have around 200 thousand so far. I doubt we’ll even get to a million. And yet we already have the capacity to annihilate ourselves.”

“Don’t we rule the earth? We must be doing something right.”

“We don’t rule the earth – we just think we do. 

And we’re the ones changing the environment, which makes us the ones to worry about not the planet.

When the earth gets tired of us, believe me, it will shake us off like a summer cold.


Of all the species that have ever existed on this planet, 99.9% of them have gone extinct.

Survival is a long shot.”


– Dr. Henry Loomis, with interjections from Martin Krebs


After an intense build-up, Jurassic World Rebirth has arrived – and what a movie it is. The Jurassic franchise continues with its seventh entry, and it feels equal parts Alien, Jaws, King Kong, and ultimately Jurassic.

For context in this review: Jurassic has been my favorite thing for most of my life, my favorite story to explore, and my top choice for escapism in the world of 2025.

Eleven viewings in, Jurassic World Rebirth truly contains all the elements I want in a Jurassic film. It’s a great mix of the tone, subject matter, science, and creatures I love about both the Jurassic Park & Jurassic World films. It feels strongly injected with the DNA of the original trilogy, while also containing the spectacle and unpredictability of genetics that the sequel trilogy continued and aggressively expanded. The thrill ride and adventure the audience is taken on is a step in a very exciting direction for Jurassic. I loved it overall.

The prologue/lab accident scene establishes Rebirth as a Jurassic film early on with many artful nods and elements, but is also partially set outside the lab – in the jungle. I love how the opening shot sets a tone of wild, open nature. It’s breached by what becomes a gorgeous, undeniably Jurassic shot of a sleek helicopter traversing mountainous jungle and landing on a helipad. Chaos ensues from there, swelling into a Psycho-esque slashing of strings in a flurry of blood red. Jurassic opening scenes are arguably supposed to leave you horrified, and this absolutely does that trick. The opening scene of Rebirth lands among the very best in the series in my book.

There are phenomenal, top of the franchise moments in this movie. The Mosasaurus chase sequence is exhilarating, thanks in no small part to the ways the film and score echo Jaws’ swashbuckling shark hunt. Combined with the way it was shot and the mosasaur’s colossal, whale-like behavior, it’s truly a blast every time.

The spinosaur/mosasaur mutualism and the resulting peril are the type of motor vehicle-destruction-by-carnivore I cheer for in this franchise. The Spinosaurus backs up its vicious franchise reputation, and to make it even better, “they’re amphibious!” 

The swamp walk & talk is a standout scene with excellent dialogue directly from the brain of Michael Crichton. David Koepp does this kind of thing really well, and his writing is refreshing and engaging to have back in Jurassic.

The entire Titanosaurus sequence is the best of the film. Utterly massive, deeply moving, and full of majesty in sound and scale. Jonathan Bailey is perfect as Dr. Henry Loomis. His growth from slightly timid into an “adrenaline junkie” courageous enough to play into the titanosaurs’ distraction and touch a living dinosaur is completely relatable as both a Jurassic and paleontology fan. I truly enjoyed Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, the entire Delgado crew, and all of the family dynamics in Rebirth, but in case it wasn’t clear, Loomis is my favorite character in this movie. He loves dinosaurs and quickly learns how to live in the moment with them in spite of his fears. I both feel represented by and love that.

And of course, the river raft sequence is worth the price of admission. It’s incredible to finally have it exist in film form (with the mind-blowing visual effects that are possible these days) after imagining it while reading the Jurassic Park novel. Rebirth’s napping, lumbering, rumbling T. rex is as Jurassic as can be – a wild animal and an inevitable predator.

Alexandre Desplat’s score achieves everything I hoped for this film, and I am really loving it more with each listen. From a musical perspective, it’s orchestrated and written in the spirit of John Williams (beautiful and aleatoric brass & woodwinds steal the show) and that makes it feel like yet another piece of classic Jurassic DNA injected into the movie. In-film it is packed full with wonder and adventure but also ominous suspense and terror. Another part of what really works for me in Rebirth is the care taken in cuing the score. While previous films could have perhaps dialed back the sheer volume of music present, this movie knows when to use music as well as silence to manipulate every single emotion. It’s very dramatic and French (not surprising given the very talented composer at the helm), but it plays into all the right types of drama, from human to monstrous. “Natural History Museum,” “Boat Chase,” “Dino Lovers,” “Crossing the River / T. rex,” “Bella and the Beast,” and “Sailing Away” are my favorite cues so far. Because of my personal attachment to his work and his previous relationship with Gareth Edwards, I wanted Desplat to score this film and have been ecstatic since he was announced. He has delivered a fantastic and solid addition to the Jurassic music catalog as well as his own.

I really love what this movie has to say about making difficult decisions to survive both normal life and life in the presence of dinosaurs & other creatures. Placing that in a story driven by pinnacle Jurassic anti-messing with nature and anti-capitalist themes – that also shouts “science is for everyone” – really makes this a great modern Jurassic film.

My qualms with this movie are small. I do wish some elements were fleshed out a tiny bit more when it comes to franchise details and lore, and I wish the Velociraptors were a bit more present. However, overall I love David Koepp’s thrilling writing, Gareth Edwards’ gorgeous visual style, and everything this film contributes to the franchise’s story, old and new. 

And for what it’s worth, I think some of Rebirth’s choices are a response to what has come before, for better or for worse. But I also think these things are very capable of being expanded and made even better in the future.

In a way this film is its own genetic experiment: 

Can another (the seventh!) Jurassic film with new characters, a new story, and enough familiar DNA survive and be successful at the box office?

Can it satisfy fans, general audiences, and critics? 

I think the answer, overall, is a pretty loud yes.

While going back to a lot of what makes Jurassic the icon that it is (culturally, artistically, thematically) Rebirth also continues the Jurassic World era’s pattern of embarking in a daring and fresh direction. At the same time, the animals feel like animals, the science is tangible, and the wonder & terror are gripping.

Some people will blame Snickers for major events in this film, but to paraphrase a line from the incredible Mahershala Ali:

How about we just not fuck with weird genetic shit in the first place?

In all seriousness, this film’s ending and its many similarities to the ending of Jurassic Park make me so happy and emotional.

Jurassic has once again proven itself a capable box office powerhouse, and I would imagine more of this story is on deck. I honestly can’t wait to see where it goes. I have a few ideas.