Overview

• Gareth Edwards directs the sequel scripted by Jurassic Park veteran David Koepp, intensifying horror elements beyond previous entries.
• Scarlett Johansson leads a new ensemble—joined by Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend—on a covert mission to harvest live dinosaur DNA.
• The story centers on a pharmaceutical-backed heist to extract genetic material from three colossal species for a heart disease cure, with genetically mutated beasts such as the Distortus rex posing deadly threats.
• Critics highlight the film’s genre blend of action, humor and Spielbergian scares, fueled by practical effects and nods to the franchise’s roots.
• With its July 2 theatrical release imminent, reviewers applaud the thrills and visual spectacle while noting the sequel’s predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters.