The long-awaited Jurassic World Rebirth is set to make a grand return to theaters on July 2, promising to captivate audiences with a nostalgic nod to the iconic Jurassic Park series. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the visionary filmmaker behind Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Rebirth is set to recapture the awe and suspense that made Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic a groundbreaking film.
In a newly released behind-the-scenes featurette, Universal Pictures teases the return of jungle-set survival horror, blending cutting-edge visual effects with practical techniques. Edwards, speaking in the featurette, highlights the film’s ambition to return to the essence of the original movie—focusing on the wonder and danger of dinosaurs, while placing an emphasis on character-driven storytelling over corporate greed and cloning.
“We wanted to go back to what made the original so special,” Edwards explains, as sweeping shots of lush island landscapes and dense rainforests flash on screen. And, of course, the signature dino-action is on full display, making it clear that the franchise’s iconic creatures will play a pivotal role in this thrilling new chapter.
Set five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, Rebirth takes place in a world where dinosaurs are contained within a tropical biosphere, preserving the environment that once thrived during their reign. However, the film presents a fresh twist: the final three surviving species of prehistoric giants may hold the key to a groundbreaking drug capable of transforming human medicine—if humanity can survive the hunt.
Stellar Cast Graces the Big Screen
Jurassic World Rebirth features a star-studded cast led by Scarlett Johansson, who portrays Zora Bennett, a covert ops specialist on a mission to retrieve valuable DNA from the colossal dinosaurs. She is joined by Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis, a paleontologist with crucial knowledge about the creatures, and Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid, a highly skilled team leader.
The ensemble cast also includes Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Luna Blaise, who, according to reports, fought off fierce competition to secure her role in the highly anticipated film. The supporting cast includes David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Ed Skrein, and Béchir Sylvain, who round out the team in a tale of survival against fierce predators.
The film also welcomes the return of longtime Jurassic franchise producers Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer to ensure the legacy of the original film is upheld.
The Story Takes a Dangerous Turn
The featurette reveals that the plot takes an unexpected turn when Zora’s team encounters a shipwrecked family that has already had a deadly run-in with some of the island’s dangerous aquatic life. Stranded and with few options left, the two groups must navigate the perilous terrain of the island, uncovering a decades-old secret hidden deep within the jungle—a secret that could alter the future of humanity.
As Jurassic World Rebirth prepares to hit theaters this summer, fans can expect a thrilling return to the world of dinosaurs, combining nostalgia with new dangers, mysteries, and the same pulse-pounding adventure that made the original film a timeless classic.
Jurassic World Rebirth is scheduled for release on July 2.
