The Jurassic franchise is at it again. We’ve seen everything from Spielberg’s original dino-masterpiece to the chaos of The Lost World and the fun but questionable ride of Jurassic Park III. In 2015, the dinos returned with Jurassic World, turning the island into a theme park before unleashing prehistoric carnage on the modern world. But now, it’s time for something different. Something reborn. Enter Jurassic World Rebirth, where the beloved dinos will once again roar under the creative direction of Gareth Edwards, the visionary behind Godzilla and Monsters. And Edwards promises it’s a return to the primal thrills we all loved about the original.
“It goes back to what I loved about the original,” Edwards shares with Empire in their latest Andor Season 2 issue. He’s talking about the pulse-pounding suspense, the tense set-pieces, and the fun of keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. It’s been five years since Jurassic World Dominion left us with dinosaurs out in the wild, and Rebirth takes that untamed chaos as a jumping-off point, moving the franchise into uncharted territory—a whole new chapter in the Jurassic timeline. And, of course, the franchise’s unofficial rulebook means we’re in for some staple dinos. As Edwards quips, “There are certain dinosaurs it would be a crime against cinema not to include.”
What’s new this time around? Scarlett Johansson is stepping in to lead the charge as Zora Bennett, a military operative turned dino-DNA treasure hunter. Think of her as a hybrid—half-action star, half ethical question mark. “She’s looking for meaning in her life after leaving the military,” Edwards reveals, “and this opportunity comes along that could change everything for her. Essentially, she’d never have to work again. But through that journey, she starts to question the ethical rights and wrongs of what they’re doing.” Sounds like we’re in for the classic “just because we can, should we?” dilemma that made the first film so gripping. Buckle up, folks—Jurassic is about to get philosophical again, with a few raptor chases thrown in for good measure.
