As much as I'm anticipating 2025's Jurassic World Rebirth, I think the upcoming movie would be much better if one element of it was changed. Jurassic World Rebirth is the upcoming seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, which first originated in 1993. Although this movie is part of the larger series, Jurassic World Rebirth is going to follow an entirely new cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. This opens the door for even more exciting Jurassic Park stories, and a departure from the franchise's past mistakes.
So far, what we know about Jurassic World Rebirth is somewhat limited. Aside from the cast, it has been announced that the movie will be set five years after the end of Jurassic World Dominion and will focus on team of experts who are tasked with finding the last surviving dinosaurs to collect DNA from them that could save human lives. Furthermore, the movie has a current release date of July 2, 2025. All in all, Jurassic World Rebirth seemingly has all the ingredients of an exciting new installment, yet there is one detail that I desperately wish could change.
Jurassic World Rebirth Should Be Called "Jurassic Park Rebirth"
Why The New Jurassic Park Should Distinguish Itself
Although Jurassic World Rebirth has had its title for months now, I think that the movie should be called "Jurassic Park Rebirth" instead. The main reason for this is that the franchise as a whole is Jurassic Park, and Jurassic World Rebirth is not technically an installment in the Jurassic World films, even if it takes place after the fact. If anything, it seems like Jurassic World Rebirth is a new chapter of the franchise, so it would make sense to hark back to the original title or use a new one altogether rather than continue using what came before.
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Titles won't exactly make or break a movie, but when it comes to Jurassic World Rebirth, it could have an effect. For example, some audiences may assume that the new movie will include Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, when in reality, it is an entirely new cast. More importantly, Jurassic World Rebirth needs to stand out from previous Jurassic Park projects. With new characters and a new story, it is vital that Jurassic World Rebirth feels fresh so that it not only feels different from its predecessors, but also so the film series can continue to be successful.
Why The Next Jurassic Movie Is "World," Not "Park"
Jurassic Park Must Nail Down Its Path Forward
I believe that calling the movie "Jurassic Park Rebirth" makes more sense, but I can see why the movie has stuck with the "world" title. Unlike the earlier movies which were focused completely on the park itself, the Jurassic World movies have seen dinosaurs go beyond the confines of the park, affecting the entire world. Technically, Jurassic World Rebirth will be the same. The dinos will not just be inside a park, but will be tracked down in the wild. So, I suppose it is more world than park.
In this way, I fear that the new installment will push Jurassic Park into a storytelling corner that it cannot get out of.
Even then, I worry about the future of the Jurassic Park franchise. The progression from park to world makes sense, but I'm not really sure how the film series could raise the stakes beyond that. If the dinosaurs have already infiltrated the world, where could they go next? On top of that, the premise of Jurassic World Rebirth implies that there are only a few dinosaurs left. In this way, I fear that the new installment will push Jurassic Park into a storytelling corner that it cannot get out of.
Returning To "Jurassic Park" Would Banish Memories Of Jurassic World Dominion
Will Jurassic World Rebirth Be Successful?
There is one final reason why I think Jurassic World Rebirth should avoid its "world" title. To be truthful, Jurassic World Dominion was not the best installment in the franchise, and it would be helpful not to remind audiences of it. By returning to the original "park" title, Jurassic World Rebirth could create a blank slate for itself that is not tainted by anyone's preexisting notions of the Jurassic World movies. Jurassic World Rebirth certainly does not want to suffer from the failures of its predecessors.
Of course, there is no telling just yet how well Jurassic World Rebirth will do. Historically, the Jurassic Park franchise has been incredibly successful at the box office, even if the movie itself was disliked by critics and audiences. Jurassic World Dominion only earned a 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, but went on to gross $1 billion. Hopefully, Jurassic World Rebirth can not only earn the big bucks, but also satisfy Jurassic Park fans.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Release Date July 2, 2025
Director Gareth Edwards
Writers David Koepp, Michael Crichton
Cast
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Jonathan Bailey
Dr. Henry Loomis
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English (US) ·