The seventh installment of the “Jurassic World” franchise, directed by Gareth Edwards, serves as a fresh start for the series. By bringing back writer David Koepp, who adapted Michael Crichton’s bestseller and its 1997 sequel, the film restores what worked well about the original “Jurassic Park.”
Koepp prioritizes human characters over imaginary threats, creating an engaging ensemble cast. The story follows a team of scientists, including paleontologist Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) and amoral special-ops vet Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), on a mission to collect blood samples from three massive dinosaur species.
Meanwhile, the team encounters various obstacles, including an intimidating opening sequence featuring mutant hybrids and familiar dinosaurs like velociraptors and T. rex. The film also introduces a six-legged “Distortus rex,” which serves as a fresh menace.
The movie balances action and suspense with humorous moments, such as Xavier’s (David Iacono) bathroom break during a tense dino battle. Edwards and Koepp include knowing winks to earlier films but manipulate audience expectations in clever ways. However, the film doesn’t necessarily make the same case for itself as its predecessors.
“Jurassic World Rebirth” offers an entertaining ride with surprising counterarguments about dinosaurs having a right to exist. Although it doesn’t signal where the franchise could be headed, it will undoubtedly do well at the box office due to its nostalgic value and action-packed nature.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-1236443872