"Jurassic World's Rebirth Trailer Falls Short of Franchise Promises"

The summer movie season of 2025 is set to take us back to the age of dinosaurs with the release of the first trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth. As the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise and the inaugural film of a "new era" following the conclusion of the Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led trilogy with Jurassic World Dominion, this new chapter is helmed by director Gareth Edwards. It introduces a fresh cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. Despite the impressive lineup, which also sees the return of original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, the trailer suggests a narrative that feels like a regression for the series. The promised world of dinosaurs from Fallen Kingdom and teased in Dominion seems to be missing. Let's delve into what the trailer reveals and why the Jurassic World series might be overlooking its most significant potential.

The Jurassic World trilogy received mixed reception from critics, yet it remains one of the most financially successful blockbuster franchises over the past decade. The global audience's love for dinosaurs ensured that more films were on the horizon, even after Universal decided to move on from the original cast. The studio quickly assembled a new team, with Gareth Edwards, known for his work on 2014's Godzilla and Rogue One, bringing a unique perspective. Edwards excels at capturing the scale in VFX-heavy films, and his CGI expertise positions him well for this type of blockbuster.

However, the trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth hints at a departure from the 'world of dinosaurs' concept teased since Fallen Kingdom, which looms over the trailer like an impending disaster. The dinosaurs are visually stunning, and Edwards' attention to detail in terms of scale and lighting sets this film apart from many unsightly blockbusters we've seen recently. Remarkably, Edwards managed this on a tight schedule, having been hired in February 2024 and starting production by June. While the trailer doesn't give us much time with the new characters, the action sequences and dinosaur scenes are promising, unlike the forgettable evil locusts from Jurassic World Dominion.

Despite these positive aspects, the absence of the 'world of dinosaurs' concept remains a concern, overshadowing the trailer like an erupting volcano.

It feels like déjà vu: another island teeming with dinosaurs. Jurassic World Rebirth is set on a new island, supposedly the research facility for the original Jurassic Park, which doesn't align well with the established canon. This return to the familiar setting of a tropical island, isolated from civilization, seems like a step back, especially after the previous trilogy concluded with dinosaurs roaming the globe. According to Universal's official synopsis, "Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet's ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived."

Moreover, this doesn't align with the established lore from previous films. Dominion showed dinosaurs thriving in various environments worldwide, from snowy regions to urban settings. If the world was so inhospitable to dinosaurs, why did they seem to adapt so well in the last movie? The Malta chase in Dominion, featuring carnivores rampaging through a city, was one of the most innovative sequences in the film. The Jurassic franchise is a sure bet in Hollywood, so why not take a bold step and explore new territories?

The Jurassic franchise is a safe bet in Hollywood, so why not take a chance and do something truly different with this series? It's possible that Jurassic World Rebirth has more surprises in store than what's shown in the first trailer. There were even rumors that the original title was Jurassic City, suggesting a different setting that the trailer might be concealing. However, it's high time for the Jurassic franchise to move beyond the tropical island trope. While we don't expect a full-blown Planet of the Apes-style dinosaur world (though that could be intriguing), there must be a middle ground to showcase dinosaurs in new environments. We'll see how Jurassic World Rebirth unfolds, but we hope the franchise will finally embrace the value of exploring new horizons rather than rehashing old ones.

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