Summary
The recently released trailer forJurassic World Rebirthhas ignited a passionate discourse among fans, particularly regarding the absence of a prominent actor from the previous films. Set to premiere in July 2025, the film introduces a brand-new narrative with a new cast of characters, steering the franchise in a direction fans are excited about.
Directed by Gareth Edwards, known for the monster movie classicGodzilla(2014), and written by David Koepp, the originalJurassic Parkscreenwriter,Jurassic WorldRebirthis set five years after the events ofJurassic World Dominion, thefinal chapter in theJurassic Worldsequel trilogy. The new plot follows a team of scientists and explorers, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, embarking on a dangerous expedition to collect prehistoric DNA for medical research.
Notably, the film’s cast does not include Chris Pratt, who played a central role in the previous trilogy, or any of the previous cast members. This decision was met with approvalfrom some fans on Reddit. User Gojir4R1sing commented, “No Chris Pratt/Bryce Dallas Howard, no annoying clone child dooming the world is already a win for me.” While another user added, “Looks so much better than the rest. Thank god no Chris Pratt.”
Many fans praised the new casting choices and applauded the apparent CGI improvement, referencing the look of the previous films and thedull graphics of other Cinematic Universes like the MCU. However, others expressed a growing disinterest in the franchise. The user who originally shared the trailer on the forum stated, “I never thought dinosaurs would get so old (I can say the same about Scarlett Johansson).”
The thread appears equally divided between fans who were reinvigorated by the recent trailer’s departure from earlier installments and fans who feel that the world as a whole has become less exciting. “The original worked so well because of the craftsmanship,” said user Motivatedbytacos. “Spielberg’s film felt tactile, tense, and exciting. This is just weightless and forgettable.” Perhaps aprequel to Steven Speilberg’s originalJurassic Parkwould have sparked that nostalgia.
Many recent film franchises have facedfan fatigue and poor performance. While the last Jurassic World installment,Jurassic World Dominion, was a box office success, it was widely panned by critics. Whether the fresh A-list cast and originalJurassic Parkscreenwriter will be enough to keep audiences interested remains to be seen.
Given general fan feelings toward Chris Pratt and his character, Owen Grady, the decision to move away from the previous storylines seems like a step in the right direction for Universal Pictures and the Jurassic universe.
