Overview

• Jurassic World Rebirth premiered July 2 to praise for its horror-driven tone and practical effects, though some critics noted the characters remain thinly sketched.
• As a full reboot, the film features an all-new ensemble led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend, omitting legacy characters and any post-credits scene.
• The plot follows a covert mission to a remote equatorial island where surviving dinosaurs hold the key to potential life-saving pharmaceuticals.
• Pre-release box office forecasts project a near-$1 billion global haul, underscoring Universal’s confidence in the series’ summer blockbuster appeal.
• Universal’s staggered release plan sets a premium video-on-demand debut in mid-August and a Peacock streaming premiere in early October.