Jurassic World Rebirth: A Familiar Yet Underwhelming Franchise Revival

After years of prehistoric chaos escaping theme parks and infiltrating modern cities, Jurassic World Rebirth picks up in a world where dinosaurs are no longer confined to islands or labs. Humanity has tried to adapt. Governments have built sanctuaries. Private contractors want to exploit genetic science for power. The film follows a new generation of characters as they uncover a deeper, more dangerous threat evolving beneath the surface. This time, the consequences of playing God have spread too far to contain.

Jurassic World Rebirth Trailer

The Good

One of the strongest aspects of Jurassic World Rebirth is the cast. Mahershala Ali brings a calm command to every scene. He gives a grounded performance that keeps the movie steady, even when the plot starts wobbling. His chemistry with Scarlett Johansson is a highlight. She handles her action scenes with intensity and also delivers softer, emotional moments that give her character real dimension. You see the full range of her acting here, and it all works.

Visually, the cinematography stands out. The camera does a great job of capturing the size and scope of the dinosaurs. Whether it is a sweeping aerial view of a jungle or a close-up during a suspenseful chase, the shots are polished and immersive. You feel the weight of these creatures. You feel the tension when a character is backed into a corner. The film nails those signature Jurassic Park-style suspense scenes where silence becomes the loudest sound in the room.

The Quetzalcoatlus in JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, directed by Gareth Edwards

The suspense itself works in several key scenes. There are moments when the movie actually builds tension effectively. That feeling of not knowing what is lurking around the corner is still present. The filmmakers use these moments wisely to remind you what made the original franchise special in the first place.

The Bad

Let’s start with the dinosaurs. For a movie built around the idea of genetic mutations, the designs here are underwhelming. Most of the new creatures look like slightly altered versions of ones we have seen before. There is nothing jaw-dropping or terrifying enough to make you lean forward in your seat. If you are going to sell us on the idea of unnatural evolution, then at least make it creative or memorable. The monsters here just feel safe.

L to R: Isabella Delgado (Audrina Miranda), Reuben Delgado (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), Teresa Delgado (Luna Blaise) and Xavier Dobbs (David Iacono) in JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, directed by Gareth Edwards.

The writing is another major issue. Characters consistently make dumb decisions that exist only to push the story forward. People wander into danger with zero logic. Parents take their kids boating in dinosaur-infested waters. It is ridiculous. The story depends on characters acting stupid in order for the action to happen, and it starts to wear thin quickly.

Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, directed by Gareth Edwards.

Worst of all, this movie is painfully predictable. You can spot the survivors and the villains within the first five minutes. Every emotional beat is telegraphed. Every twist is easy to call. The lack of surprise strips away any real sense of danger. It never feels like anything is truly at stake. When dinosaurs roam free across the globe, the fear should be real. Instead, it all feels routine.

The Verdict

Jurassic World Rebirth delivers more of the same, and that is exactly the problem. It plays by the franchise rulebook without ever challenging it. Mahershala Ali and Scarlett Johansson do their best to elevate the material. The visuals are impressive and some suspense still lingers, but the story offers nothing new. The movie is watchable, but it does not leave much of a mark.

If this franchise wants to survive, it needs to evolve. Take off the safety rails. Go darker. Go bolder. Until then, the magic that made the original Jurassic Park a classic remains extinct.