A bold new chapter is set to roar into theaters this summer with Jurassic World Rebirth, and fans of the original Jurassic Park are in for a nostalgic yet thrilling treat. The film’s newly released “Classic Jurassic” featurette teases what audiences can expect—a return to the franchise’s suspenseful roots, fused with modern spectacle and a star-studded cast.
A New Breed of Heroes Faces Familiar Monsters
Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, the world has changed—again in Jurassic World Rebirth. Dinosaurs now survive only in isolated tropical ecosystems, but three massive species may hold the secret to a medical breakthrough hidden deep within their DNA. The mission? Extract genetic material from an abandoned island research facility—once tied to the original Jurassic Park.
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Leading the charge is Academy Award® nominee Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett, a covert ops specialist tasked with the high-stakes mission. She’s backed by two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali as her right-hand man Duncan Kincaid, and Bridgerton and Wicked star Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis, a brilliant paleontologist whose knowledge becomes crucial when things inevitably go… Jurassic.
A Dangerous Island, a Stranded Family, and a Sinister Secret
Things take a turn when Zora’s extraction team crosses paths with a civilian family shipwrecked by aquatic dinosaurs. Played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda, the family’s presence complicates the already perilous mission. Trapped on an island crawling with dinosaurs, both human groups must navigate not just prehistoric predators, but a decades-old cover-up buried in the heart of Jurassic Park’s darkest legacy.
Rupert Friend portrays a corporate antagonist with suspicious motives, while Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein round out the cast as mercenaries and specialists whose loyalty may not be guaranteed.
Gareth Edwards and David Koepp Bring the Franchise Full Circle in Jurassic Park Rebirth
Helming this return to form is BAFTA-winning director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One), working from a screenplay by David Koepp, the original writer behind Jurassic Park and The Lost World. Their collaboration promises a film that honors Michael Crichton’s vision while carving a fresh path through the jungle of blockbuster cinema.
With long-time Jurassic producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley on board—and executive produced by none other than Steven Spielberg—Jurassic World Rebirth is shaping up to be a monstrous hit that marries heart-pounding action with the awe and terror fans first felt in 1993.
Don’t Miss the Rebirth
Jurassic World Rebirth opens in theaters on July 2, launching a summer of spectacle. Watch the “Classic Jurassic” featurette to get your first look at what’s lurking in the shadows—and prepare for the return to the island that started it all.
About Jurassic World Rebirth
Release Date: July 2025
Directed by: Gareth Edwards
Written by: David Koepp
Based on Characters Created by: Michael Crichton
Produced by: Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley
Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart, Jim Spencer
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein
Synopsis
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.
Skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett is 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.
Which classic Jurassic Park moment are you hoping to see referenced in Jurassic World Rebirth? What do you think Scarlett Johansson’s character will bring to the franchise? And could this be the most thrilling Jurassic movie yet? Let us know on social media using #JurassicWorldRebirth!
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