Summary
Jurassic World 4rebooting the franchise complicates one crucial decision. Despite all the profits it made at the box office, theJurassic Worldtrilogyis largely seen as a disappointment. TheupcomingJurassic World 4looks to be an overhaul of the series, as it will not feature any of the original cast members from previousJurassic ParkandWorldmovies. Instead,the next movie appears to be bringing in an entirely new cast of talented actors,including thelikes of Mahershala Ali, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, and Luna Blaise.
Beyond the cast, the rebooting of the franchise will likely include a completely new storyline. WithJurassic World: Dominion’s ending being somewhat conclusive, there’s no telling what the new movie will be about. Given the involvement of screenwriter David Koepp who co-wrote Spielberg’s 1993 original,the newJurassic Parkmovie could return to its roots and reexamine Michael Crichton’s grim and foreboding story of corporate greed. Regardless of the direction it ultimately chooses, rebooting the franchise makes one decision very confusing.
Jurassic World Dominionis currently available to stream on Peacock.
2024 Already Has 2 Dinosaur TV Shows To Watch While You Wait For Jurassic World 4
Though there are still many months to wait before Jurassic World 4 finally releases, two dinosaur shows released in 2024 are the perfect replacement.
Jurassic World 4 Being A Complete Reboot Means Its Title Doesn’t Work
It Suggests Some Sort Of Narrative Continuity
IfJurassic World 4will be a total overhaul of the franchise, then it doesn’t make sense to call it part 4 of the existingJurassic Worldtrilogy.That title suggests that the upcoming movie will belong to the same world as the trilogy and have some sense of narrative continuation. However, the latest reports fromThe Hollywood ReporterandDeadlineconfirm that the new movie will be a “complete reboot"and a “new Jurassic era.“Given the total replacement of theJurassic Worldcastand the promises of a fresh story, it seems odd to refer to it asJurassic World 4.
Jurassic World: Dominion Set Up The Perfect Franchise Retitle
It Could Be Retitled Jurassic Planet
TheJurassic World: Dominionendingset up an ideal new title for the franchise to continue. It all began withJurassic Park,which explored the possibility of humans and dinosaurs coexisting within a national park and what this fully operational park could look like. 2015’sJurassic Worldmore or less recreated this premise with a new dinosaur park, but the subsequent films largely squandered this core idea. Instead, they expanded the scope of the story, withJurassic World: Dominionconcluding with dinosaurs roaming the world way beyond the park and coexisting with humans.
IfJurassic World 4were to further develop this narrative with dinosaurs being loose and living across the planet,Jurassic Planetwould make for a fitting replacement.This retitle would maintain theJurassicbranding but signify a deviation from theJurassic Worldtrilogy. It can broaden the stakes of the franchise to planetary level. However, the current news suggestsJurassic World 4is more likely to turn inward and return to the original 1993 premise. Subsequent updates will clarify the direction this massive franchise will take.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Cast
Jurassic World Rebirth, set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, sees covert operations expert Zora Bennett guiding a team to obtain dinosaur genetic material. Their mission collides with a stranded family on a perilous island, uncovering a long-buried secret.
