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Jurassic World Fixes a 10-Year-Old Franchise Mistake

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The forthcoming film, titled “ “, serves as the fourth installment in the “Jurassic World” series and the seventh movie overall within the “Jurassic Park” franchise. Three years have passed since its predecessor, and this new movie marks a fresh beginning for the brand, introducing an entirely novel set of characters to tell its story. The innovative approach taken in the narrative, along with other intriguing elements hinted at in the recent trailer, suggest that it aims to surpass the achievements of the previous “Jurassic World” films.

It appears that “Jurassic World: Dominion” seems to be embracing a more chilling, horror-like atmosphere, reintroducing classic “creature-focused” aspects that have been absent in recent installments of the franchise. Since there are no returning characters from the earlier films, it eliminates the frequent nods to nostalgia present in the first three “Jurassic World” movies. Fingers crossed that this shift will result in a more captivating movie experience and mark the beginning of a fresh chapter for the series.

Jurassic World Rebirth’s Newest Trailer Brings Horror Back to the Brand

One significant factor contributing to the success of the initial Jurassic Park was its ability to deliver an exhilarating, fear-inducing rollercoaster ride experience. The extraordinary special effects served to amplify this sense of terror. Witnessing dinosaurs brought to life by cutting-edge CGI technology was awe-inspiring, but it also instilled a palpable dread. The concept of being trapped with these fearsome creatures and having minimal protection made the situation even more terrifying. This theme was particularly evident in Michael Crichton’s original novel, which featured gruesome deaths for some characters. As the series progressed, however, the horror and fear associated with dinosaurs began to diminish, with efforts to reintroduce these elements often falling flat, bordering on the comedic. For example, the attempt to create a more horror-focused film failed due to the overall absurdity of the movie, preventing these aspects from resonating effectively.

In Jurassic World Rebirth, it seems nearly every dinosaur species presents a formidable hazard, regardless if it’s a T. rex or a pterosaur. This underscores the fact that these creatures are inherently dangerous, and the expedition team finds themselves in a vulnerable position, under the control of these beasts for the most part. Unlike earlier installments, there appears to be less emphasis on the childlike wonder of dinosaurs being alive again, focusing instead on the primal danger they pose. The absence of modern or urban settings adds to this sense of danger, as the dinosaurs are now thriving in their natural habitats, casting humans into the background and causing heartbeats to race like they haven’t for years. It’s worth noting that the portrayal of the T. rex avoids turning it into a monster-like mascot like Godzilla. Furthermore, nostalgia doesn’t seem to be a significant factor in this new series.

The New Jurassic World Won’t Be Focused On Nostalgia

In contrast to the previous Jurassic World films, Jurassic World Rebirth chooses not to rely on nostalgia by reprising cast members from the earlier trilogies, such as Owen and Claire from the first three Jurassic World movies or Alan Grant from Jurassic Park. Although the initial Jurassic World film did include Henry Wu from the original Jurassic Park in a larger role, subsequent films like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom brought back Ian Malcolm, portrayed by Jeff Goldblum. The expanded cast continued with Laura Dern’s Ellie Sattler and others in Jurassic World Dominion, and even included characters from the Jurassic World movies themselves. This heavy emphasis on nostalgia, which was evident especially in Jurassic World Dominion, sometimes compromised the storyline, leading to a forced encounter between characters that the entire movie had been building towards, which represented one of the film’s main flaws.

The Jurassic World films were often criticized for being unmemorable due to their reliance on reusing characters or scenes from the original Jurassic Park. They were essentially average blockbuster movies with diminishing quality, and this is probably why they struggled to reach heights that a stronger film could easily achieve, as seen in Jurassic World Dominion. In contrast, Jurassic World Rebirth, without the presence of older characters, will need to establish its own merit. While the first Jurassic World also relied heavily on nostalgia, being released over a decade after the original 1993 film, it still had an appeal due to the enduring love for the initial movie. Fortunately, by distinguishing itself from the traditional formula, the upcoming sequel might finally deliver the worthy follow-up that the series has been lacking.

Jurassic World Rebirth Might Revisit This Disliked Sequel

The latest installment of Jurassic World, titled Jurassic World Rebirth, may draw inspiration from some of the more debated sequels of Jurassic Park, particularly Jurassic Park III. A notable similarity is a scene where a dinosaur egg is stolen, enraging the parent – a winged pterosaur – which seems to be a remix of two memorable scenes from Jurassic Park III. This sequence combines elements from both the “bird cage” scene involving pterodactyls, originally depicted in Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park novel, and the climactic moment where a character named Billy sacrifices himself after stealing raptor eggs. By blending these ideas together, the film demonstrates how to creatively reinvent familiar concepts without relying solely on nostalgia.

The upcoming Jurassic World sequel, Jurassic World Rebirth, must find a balance between maintaining familiarity with previous installments without repetition, a task that the first three Jurassic World films struggled with significantly. Given the challenging box office performance of the sixth Jurassic film, there’s uncertainty about audience interest in continuing the franchise. The latest film, Jurassic World Dominion, which followed on from Fallen Kingdom, felt like an extended storyline that didn’t provide a satisfying conclusion for the series, raising questions about the quality of future sequels. However, to keep fans engaged, these sequels need to live up to their names and offer something fresh yet true to the dinosaur series, even as China’s box office may not be as reliable as before.

Jurassic World Rebirth roars into theaters on July 2, 2025.

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2025-05-25 02:25

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