‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ to Feature Iconic Novel Scene and Bold New Franchise Twist

The upcoming film will revisit a key sequence from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel while introducing a shocking revelation that could reshape the series.

Jurassic World Rebirth, releasing July 2, 2025, is directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, with Steven Spielberg as executive producer.
The film will incorporate a long-awaited scene from Michael Crichton’s novel, speculated to be the river chase that inspired Universal Studios’ Jurassic Park ride.
Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, the story follows a team, led by Scarlett Johansson’s character, on a mission to retrieve dinosaur DNA on a mysterious island.
The island’s “sinister, shocking discovery” has sparked speculation among fans, with theories ranging from time travel to natural dinosaurs or human-dinosaur hybrids.
The film’s cast includes Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, alongside a mix of new and returning talent from the franchise.