Overview

• Early press screenings have elicited a clear divide among critics, with many lauding the amped-up horror elements and realistic dinosaur effects.
• Reviewers highlight the sequel’s darker, horror-centric approach and its callbacks to Michael Crichton’s original novel as standout features.
• Several critics criticize the film’s pacing and shallow character development, noting a slow build before the island-set action intensifies.
• Jurassic World Rebirth introduces new genetically engineered hybrids, such as the Distortus rex, alongside classic species to heighten the franchise’s terror.
• Directed by Gareth Edwards with returning screenwriter David Koepp and executive producer Steven Spielberg, the film stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey.