Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)

Movie Name/Year: Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Length:  2h 13min
Rating: PG-13
Director: Gareth Edwards
Writers: Michael Crichton, David Koepp
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein, Adam Loxley, Niamh Finlay

IMDb Blurb: Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.

Cat’s Point of View:
The fact that I wanted to watch Jurassic World: Rebirth pretty much went without saying. I am down for any trip into the universe created by the belated Michael Crichton. I adored the 2 books that spawned this expansive franchise, and I’ve been in love with the movies – every single one of them.

I know, I know… they messed with the plot from the books and have taken things into different directions. Not only that, not every foray into the world of these genetically engineered dinos has had the most effective plot. I don’t care about all of that. I love the thrill of watching the meticulously executed dinosaurs on the screen interacting with the modern world.

I will never forget my first experience with Jurassic Park (1993). It was the first movie I was dropped off to watch with a friend without an adult present. I had already read the books and I was so awestruck by what I saw on the screen that I didn’t care there were differences between the page and the production. I left the theater easing back from my adrenaline rush and awash in the glow of being mesmerized by the magic of the special effects.

Even to this day, this series holds a special place in my heart and I will stop and watch any of them, even if I catch them in the middle – especially that first Jurassic Park. They’re comfort movies for me.

Jurassic World: Rebirth brought me back to some of those more primal feelings and reminded me about my love for this franchise. There were moments that were heartwarming, awe inspiring, and the tension was also on point. It checked the box of plans going sideways unexpectedly, and I even accidentally squeezed my daughter’s hand too tightly during a particularly harrowing scene.

If there was one thing that I missed from the original book that wasn’t in the first movie, it was the river encounter. The 3^rd installment of the original trilogy did somewhat remedy the omissions with its aviary and river scenes. If you thought that the trip along the river in Jurassic Park III (2001) was even a little scary, though, hold on to your proverbial hat for Jurassic World: Rebirth. I had white knuckles and what felt like heart palpitations.

One of the themes that I really enjoyed about Rebirth was that it paid homage to the original Jurassic Park movie in so many ways. I was delighted by all of the Easter eggs that were sprinkled throughout the entire movie. It seemed to live up to the promise of a fresh start in the wake of the Jurassic World (2015) trilogy conclusion. Jurassic World: Rebirth showed that it is, indeed, possible to move forward with stand-alone stories that don’t depend on legacy characters, dinosaurs, or even locations. We're all just living in a fully immersive world where dinosaurs are now a fixture of life on the planet.

If you love the Jurassic Park franchise or are even curious about it and haven’t seen the 6 prior movies, Jurassic World: Rebirth would offer an excellent cinematic experience for you. It can be enjoyed on its own, or with the knowledge carried forward that lets the subtle reminders of the past layer in some extra depth.

Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score – 52%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score –72%
Metascore – 50%
Metacritic User Score – 5.5/10
IMDB Score – 6.2/10

Trust the Dice: Cat’s Rating – 4.5/5

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