SinceJurassic World Rebirthis releasing in theaters very soon, now is the perfect time to watch (or rewatch) the other movies in the franchise. However, many fans are wondering if they need to watch the otherJurassic Parkmoviesif they have never seen them. After all, it may be hard for some to commit to watching six other films before the release ofRebirthon July 12, 2025.
While Steven Spielberg’s originalJurassic Parkmovie is generally regarded as one of the best blockbusters of all time, the two most recent films in the franchise have underwhelmed audiences and critics. Therefore, after the release of 2022’sJurassic World Dominion,Rebirthis set to start a new era for the series.
In doing so, it will hopefullyrecapture the magic of the originalJurassic Park. Ahead of its release,early reactions forJurassic World Rebirthhave praised the movie’s dinosaurs and Spielberg vibes, so it seems like it will be a great time at the theaters. However,let’s discuss whether it is necessary to watch all the otherJurassic Park/Worldmovies beforeRebirth.
How Jurassic World Rebirth Fits Into The Jurassic Park Franchise Timeline
Rebirth Takes Place After Jurassic World Dominion
SinceJurassic World Rebirthis following a brand-new cast of characters, it doesn’t seem like it will be too closely connected to any previous films in the franchise. However, even though it is clearly trying to be a separate story, it is still set in the same world as the other films and is not a complete reboot, which is important to keep in mind.
Jurassic World Rebirthactually takes place five years afterDominion, which established that most dinosaurs roam the Earth freely. Throughout the last threeJurassic Worldmovies, a lot of dinosaurs finally escaped captivity and started living all over the world alongside humans. This was an exciting idea, but was never really explored properly inDominion.
Now, it seems like the idea of dinosaurs coexisting with humans will once again not be explored that much inRebirth.In the newestJurassic Worldmovie, it will apparently be established that dinosaurs couldn’t survive long term in a lot of ecosystemson Earth. Therefore, after a few years of roaming the planet freely, most dinosaurs have now returned to tropical islands.
Because of this, dinosaurs seemingly don’t pose a major threat to most humans around the time thatJurassic World Rebirthtakes place. Presumably, dinosaurs are remaining in tropical environments, and the rest of the world is practically back to normal. Therefore,instead of being set in a city, like some scenes inDominion,Jurassic World Rebirthwill take place on a remote island.
The Original Jurassic Park Will Help You Understand Why The Franchise Is Beloved
Jurassic World Rebirth Is A Love Letter To Jurassic Park
More specifically,Jurassic World Rebirthwill be set on an island called Isla Muerta, which served as the testing facility for the original Jurassic Park. Spielberg’s original movie was set on Isla Nublar, which was known as Site A, whereas the second and third films were set on Isla Sorna, also called Site B. Therefore, many years after the original trilogy, audiences will finally learn more about Site C.
SinceJurassic World Rebirth’sIsla Muerta is close to the original two islands, there will likely be some connections to the franchise’s first three movies. By settingRebirthon this island, it will hopefully honor the franchise’s past. More specifically,the new movie is hoping to recapture what made Spielberg’s original movie so special.
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To achieve this goal, David Koepp, the writer of the original film, was actually brought back to pen the screenplay forJurassic World Rebirth. Interestingly,Rebirthwill actually include a thrilling sequence involving a T-rex chasing characters down a river that wascut from the originalJurassic Park. Therefore, because of Koepp’s involvement,Jurassic World Rebirthwill probably contain a lot of references and callbacks.
Because of this, it may be a good idea to watch the firstJurassic Parkmovie beforeRebirth. This is definitely not required, but it may help you understand the nostalgia of the original movie and why the franchise has thrived for so long. Plus,the firstJurassic Parkmovie is simply incredible and should be watched by all movie fans.
Jurassic World Trilogy Is Recommended To Understand Rebirth’s Current Setting
However, Rebirth Is Not Closely Tied To The Trilogy
Since Rebirth seems like it will be a nostalgia-based movie, it will likely be less connected to the previous threeJurassic Worldfilms. However,it may still be helpful to watch the otherJurassic Worldmovies to understand why dinosaurs are roaming the planet freely and are no longer contained to a specific theme park.
The firstJurassic Worldmovie introduced hybrid dinosaurs, which will be further explored inRebirth.
The firstJurassic Worldmovie, which is the second highest-rated film in the franchise, was actually once again set on Isla Nublar and revealed that a successful theme park had been reopened on the island. However, obviously,throughout the course of theJurassic Worldtrilogy, the dinosaurs escaped this island and started living freely in the world. Understanding the context of how this happened could be helpful while watchingJurassic World Rebirth.
Additionally, the firstJurassic Worldmovie introduced hybrid dinosaurs, which will be further explored inRebirth. SinceJurassic World Rebirthwill include hybrid dinosaurs, most prominently the D-rex, the previous three films could be worth a watch. However,the story of the new film isn’t related to any of the events in the previousJurassic Worldtrilogy, so it is definitely not required.
No Prior Jurassic Park Or Jurassic World Knowledge Is Needed For Rebirth
Rebirth Could Be Your First Jurassic Park Movie Ever, & You Will Be Okay
Overall, while seeing the previous movies in the franchise could enhance your experience watchingJurassic World Rebirth, it is not required. Sinceno characters are returning andJurassic World Rebirthis telling a brand-new story, you can go in completely blind and still have a great time.
Rather than being too closely connected to the previous films in the franchise,the trailers forJurassic World Rebirthtease that it will be a fun, somewhat standalone adventure movie which features a lot of terrifying dinosaurs and thrilling action sequences. If you have never followed the franchise before, the upcoming film could be the perfect time to join in on the fun. Therefore, if you do not want to, you don’t need to watch any of the previous films before the release ofJurassic World Rebirth.
