Jurassic World Rebirth Releases with Mixed Reviews Across Franchise

Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh film in the franchise, attempts a soft reboot with a new cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and marks the return of original screenwriter David Koepp. Set years after the previous trilogy, dinosaurs now exist primarily near the equator, and human interest in them has waned, prompting a pharmaceutical-backed expedition to harvest dinosaur DNA for medical breakthroughs. The film, directed by Gareth Edwards, introduces fresh characters and eschews cameos from previous protagonists, instead focusing on a morally ambiguous team navigating a perilous island. While some critics praise its nostalgic nods and moral undertones, others find the film derivative and plagued by uninspired performances and questionable visual effects. Despite an inventive premise and a few emotional moments, many reviewers feel Rebirth struggles to revitalize the franchise or recapture the magic of the original Jurassic Park. Ultimately, the movie is seen as a mixed bag, offering new ideas but failing to fully escape the shadow of its predecessors.