The Jurassic World film franchise is a part of the legendary Jurassic Park franchise, based on Michael Crichton's 1990 novel Jurassic Park. The first Jurassic Park movie was directed by Steven Spielberg, bringing the novel to the screen. The first movie of the new trilogy was released in 2015, named Jurassic World, and the franchise builds on the foundation of the original films and focuses on the risks and challenges of genetic engineering. The Jurassic World trilogy, starting with Jurassic World (2015), reimagines the concept of dinosaurs coexisting with humans in a modern setting.
Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in main roles, the Jurassic World films highlight the wonder and terror of living alongside dinosaurs. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the first film introduces a fully working Jurassic World theme park. Set in a world where humans have mastered the art of cloning dinosaurs, the films offer a mix of stunning visuals and gripping action.
Jurassic World (2015)
Jurassic World is the 1st movie in the Jurassic World series, directed by Colin Trevorrow. The movie was released on June 12, 2015, and features a cast including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, BD Wong, and others. The film is set 22 years after the events of the original Jurassic Park and introduces Jurassic World, a fully operational dinosaur theme park on Isla Nublar. To attract more visitors to the theme park, scientists create a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex. The story takes a turn when the creature escapes the park, causing chaos and putting the park's guests at risk.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the 2nd film of this franchise. It is directed by D. A. Bayona and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, and others. The story takes place 3 years after the events of Jurassic World. Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island, which was abandoned and destroyed due to a volcanic eruption. Owen and Claire are on a mission to rescue the remaining dinosaurs and save them from extinction. While on the mission, they discover that an investor has evil plans for the dinosaurs and has decided to auction them off for profit. It is also revealed that the dinosaurs have been cloned into dangerous breeds, making them a threat to the planet.
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
Jurassic World Dominion is the 3rd film of this sci-fi thriller series. The movie is directed by Colin Trevorrow, and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, and others. The movie is set four years after the destruction of the theme park on Isla Nublar. In the film, dinosaurs roam around freely alongside humans now. The story follows Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, and Maisie Lockwood as they work together to protect the dinosaurs from people who want to use them for profit. When it is revealed that there is a conspiracy involving modified locusts and that it is a threat to the world’s food supply, they join forces with the original Jurassic Park characters—Dr. Ellie Sattler, Dr. Alan Grant, and Dr. Ian Malcolm—to stop it.
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
Jurassic World Rebirth is the fourth installment of the Jurassic World franchise. The movie is set to be released on July 2, 2025. It is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Friend. The movie is set a few years after Jurassic World Dominion, where dinosaurs still coexist with humans. The story follows a team led by Zora Bennett, a skilled operative, and Dr. Henry Loomis, a paleontologist, on a mission to secure DNA samples from the 3 most dangerous living dinosaurs across land, sea, and air. The samples are the key to a drug that will bring life-saving benefits to humankind.
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