Universal Pictures Seeks New Director for Jurassic World Reboot
After parting ways with David Leitch due to creative differences, Universal Pictures is in urgent search for a new director to meet the July 2025 release.
- Universal Pictures and David Leitch have mutually decided to part ways on the Jurassic World reboot, citing creative differences.
- The search for a new director is critical as the film is scheduled for a July 2025 release, with filming needing to begin soon.
- David Koepp, writer of the original Jurassic Park, is returning to pen the film, which is said to kick off a 'new Jurassic era'.
- The reboot will likely feature a new cast, moving away from characters like Owen Grady and Claire Dearing.
- The Jurassic franchise has grossed over $6 billion worldwide, making the directorial position highly coveted.