Jurassic World Rebirth
Jurassic World: Rebirth – The dinos are back, but different than ever before.
Three years after the release of Jurassic World: Dominion, the dino franchise makes a radical comeback with a reboot: Jurassic World: Rebirth will celebrate its theatrical premiere on July 2, 2025, taking a completely new direction – both visually and narratively.
While Dominion was filled with global chaos, free-roaming dinosaurs, and an overloaded ensemble, Rebirth consciously takes a step back. Instead of saving the world and technological overkill, the new film focuses on a claustrophobic insect expedition adventure – reminding us more of the DNA of the original from 1993. Responsible for this shift is director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Godzilla), who, according to his own statement, wants to concentrate more on the "wonder and fear" that once made Jurassic Park so iconic.
The story takes place five years after the events of Dominion. Dinosaurs are no longer among us, but their existence has changed the world. The most dangerous species have been pushed back to remote, climatically stable island zones – including the newly introduced archipelago Île Saint-Hubert. A powerful biotech corporation named ParkerGenix sends a research team to this island group to collect blood samples from prehistoric giants. At the center is the tough mercenary Zora Bennett, played by Scarlett Johansson, who is sent on a mission with a motley crew where, of course, everything goes wrong that can go wrong.
Instead of high-tech and heroic poses, the audience can expect a tension-filled struggle for survival. The island turns out to be a labyrinth of humid wilderness, crashed drones, and creatures never seen before. Among the newly created species is the nightmarish Distortus rex, a genetically deranged mutation with six limbs – more alien than dino. The encounter with a missing family further complicates the situation, as it suddenly becomes not just about science, but about humanity, morality, and pure survival.
Particularly noteworthy is the new visual approach: Rebirth was shot on classic 35mm film, and many of the dinosaurs are real animatronics, subtly enhanced with CGI. This makes the film feel more grounded and tangible – very much in the style of Spielberg. The soundtrack by Alexandre Desplat also contributes to the nostalgic atmosphere with its orchestral motifs, without feeling outdated.
The reviews that have already circulated from the USA praise especially the fresh approach and the new cast. Alongside Johansson, Mahershala Ali shines as a charismatic scientist with a hidden agenda. The film's tone is described by many as "more mature," at times even dark – a welcome change after the more action-heavy predecessors.
Jurassic World: Rebirth does not aim to be another spectacle on the world stage – but rather a nerve-wracking trip into a lost paradise. And that could very well save the future of the franchise.
