The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World series have become iconic in the world of cinema, capturing audiences with thrilling depictions of dinosaurs. With six films currently in the franchise and a new installment titled Jurassic World Rebirth set to release in July 2025, fans might want to revisit the entire series in the correct chronological order. Here’s a guide on how to watch the Jurassic movies for an immersive dino experience.
Jurassic Park (1993)
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Jurassic Park is the first film in the franchise and remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the story begins with John Hammond, played by Richard Attenborough, gathering a team of experts to inspect his new dinosaur-themed park on the fictional island of Isla Nublar. The park is meant to be a safe, controlled environment showcasing cloned dinosaurs, but things take a turn when safety measures fail.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
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In The Lost World: Jurassic Park, released four years after the original, Hammond loses control of his company, InGen. The film reveals a second island, Isla Sorna, used for dinosaur breeding. Hammond enlists Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, to lead a team to the island, where they clash with new InGen owners attempting to exploit the dinosaurs.
Jurassic Park III (2001)
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Directed by Joe Johnston, Jurassic Park III sees the return of Dr. Alan Grant, played by Sam Neill, who is tricked into visiting Isla Sorna by desperate parents searching for their missing son. The film explores the dangers of the island as Grant and the group navigate a jungle filled with dangerous dinosaurs, including the fearsome Spinosaurus.
Jurassic World (2015)
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The fourth film in the series and the first of the Jurassic World trilogy, Jurassic World is set 22 years after the original park’s downfall. The new park, Jurassic World, is operated by Simon Masrani (played by Irrfan Khan), CEO of Masrani Global Corporation. Seeking to boost visitor interest, the park’s scientists create the Indominus Rex, a genetically modified dinosaur that wreaks havoc on the island.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
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In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, directed by J.A. Bayona, Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) return to Isla Nublar to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. The film dives into ethical dilemmas regarding the exploitation of these creatures, as the team encounters new threats from within and outside the island.
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
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The sixth film, Jurassic World Dominion, picks up four years after Fallen Kingdom, with dinosaurs now coexisting with humans globally. The story reunites the original Jurassic Park characters Dr. Ellie Sattler, Dr. Alan Grant, and Dr. Ian Malcolm to face a new threat alongside Owen Grady and Claire Dearing. This film explores the challenges of this new world where humans and dinosaurs struggle to coexist.
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