Scarlett Johansson has confirmed her role in the upcoming Jurassic World 4, directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, who returns to the franchise after nearly three decades. Johansson, a long-time fan of Jurassic Park, expressed immense excitement and revealed she has been trying to join the franchise for over a decade. The film is described as a standalone sequel with a new storyline, marking a 'new Jurassic era,' and will not follow the previous Jurassic World trilogy. The cast includes Rupert Friend, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, and David Iacono. Filming locations include Thailand, Malta, and the UK, with a release date set for July 2, 2025.