Welcome Back to Jurassic Park! All About the Franchise's Next Chapter,Jurassic World Rebirth,Starring Scarlett Johansson

Mar. 15, 2025

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Universal Pictures

The dinosaurs are back in the park and come July 2025, new stars are joining them.

Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest installment in the iconicJurassicfranchise, is set tohit theaters in July 2025. Building on the legacy of the original 1993 film,Jurassic World Rebirthaims to captivate audiences once again with its dinosaur adventures, otherworldly landscapes and legendary star appearances.

WithRogue One: A Star Wars Storydirector Gareth Edwards taking the helm and David Koepp,writer of theJurassicfranchise’s originaland its 1997 sequel, penning the script, the highly anticipated film promises to revitalize the series with a new storyline that honors the cinematic classic.

With an impressive cast, includingScarlett Johanssonand franchise veteranJeff Goldblum, and exotic filming locations like Thailand and Malta,Jurassic World Rebirthis gearing up to welcome fans back into the park.

Here’s everything to know aboutJurassic World Rebirth.

What isJurassic World Rebirthabout?

Jurassic World Dominion.Universal Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection

Universal Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection

According to theofficial movie description,Jurassic World Rebirthtakes place five years after the events ofJurassic World Dominion.

The film follows skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) as she leads a team on a top-secret mission to secure the genetic material of the world’s three largest dinosaurs.

Who is in the cast ofJurassic World Rebirth?

Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali.Cindy Ord/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Amy Sussman/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Amy Sussman/Getty

Johansson is taking the leadin the new cast ofJurassic World Rebirth,alongside franchise veteran Goldblum, who has captivated audiences as Dr. Ian Malcolm and will reprise his role once again.

In asurprise video messageplayed during Johansson’s appearance on theTodayshow in July 2024, Goldblum welcomed the award-winning actress to the franchise.

“Doctor Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” he said in a video message. “Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way. Don’t get eaten, unless you want to.”

At the end of the clip, Goldblum gives a playful, “I love you. Mwah!"

“Oh my gosh,” Johansson said on the show. “I can’t believe Jeff actually said that to me. I mean, I think my life is complete now. I can retire.”

Joining Goldblum and Johansson areJonathan Bailey,Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacano and two-time Academy Award winnerMahershala Ali.

Who is directingJurassic World Rebirth?

Gareth Edwards.Mike Marsland/WireImage

Mike Marsland/WireImage

Edwards, known for his work onRogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla,and most recently,The Creator,is directingJurassic World Rebirth.

In aninterview with Colliderin February 2024, Edwards said he was actually intending to take a break and focus on writing his “next idea” for a film when theJurassicopportunity came to him.

“This is the only movie that would make me drop everything like a stone and dive right in,” Edwards said. “I think the first movie is a cinematic masterpiece … so this opportunity is like a dream to me.”

“The script is so incredible,” Johansson toldComicBook.comin June 2024. “David Koepp wrote it. He returned after like 30 years to write the script. He’s so passionate about it, which is so awesome.”

Steven Spielberg, who directed the firstJurassic Parkfilm, is serving as an executive producer on the project. Additionally, Frank Marshall, who produced theJurassic Worldtrilogy, is producing the upcoming film along with another veteran of the franchise, Patrick Crowley.

Where isJurassic World Rebirthbeing filmed?

Filming forJurassic World Rebirthtook place in multiple locations, including the U.K., Malta and Thailand, perVariety.

The production shot around Bangkok, Trang, Phang Nga, Phuket and Chiang Mai, as well as the Huai To Waterfall, within the Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in Krabi province.

What has Scarlett Johansson said aboutJurassic World Rebirth?

Scarlett Johansson.Monica Schipper/Getty

Johansson expressed herexcitement about joining the filmto ComicBook.com in June 2024, stating she’s “been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over 10 years.”

The actress joked that her role in the film wasn’t important, she was just eager to get on board.

Is there a trailer forJurassic World Rebirth?

Thefirst trailerforJurassic World Rebirtharrived in February 2025.

The preview introduces Johansson’s character Zora as she arrives to track down that dinosaur DNA. It also shows glimpses of Bailey and Ali’s characters as their mission begins. They’re headed to the island where the original Jurassic Park once stood, but it’s been abandoned for years since it’s too dangerous to visit.

The action-packed promo ends with plenty of dino footage, with one leaping out from the ocean, squaring off with Johansson.

When willJurassic World Rebirthbe released?

The dinosaur adventure film is set for a July 2, 2025 release date.Jurassic World Rebirthwill have a worldwide theatrical release and following its run in theaters, will be available to stream on Peacock.

source: people.com