Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)

Release Date: July 2, 2025
Director: Gareth Edwards
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Audrina Miranda, Luna Blaise, David Iacono
Runtime: 133 minutes
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure

OK—admission time. I’ve always loved this franchise, so I was genuinely excited to see Jurassic World Rebirth. I didn’t watch much of the trailer and pretty much went in blind. And honestly… it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

Where do I even start?

This thing clocks in at a little over two hours, and visually, it’s definitely built for the big screen. The dinosaurs look amazing for the most part, and the action sequences deliver big spectacle. But for me, the film gets let down by an uneven script that just doesn’t match the visuals. Parts of it roar—but plenty of it feels basic, predictable, and sometimes completely unrealistic.

Plot Recap: Dino Blood Missions and a Family That Just Won’t Die

Jurassic World Rebirth picks up a few years after Jurassic World Dominion, in a world where dinosaurs have been pushed into restricted zones to keep humanity safe. But obviously, humans can’t leave things alone.

The film jumps back and forth between two main plots.

First, there’s the family survival story. Reuben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) and his daughters Teresa (Luna Blaise) and Isabella (Audrina Miranda), plus Teresa’s boyfriend Xavier (David Iacono), end up stranded on Isla Nublar when a dinosaur migration triggers chaos. They spend pretty much the whole movie running for their lives from one dinosaur attack to the next.

And this is where I started to lose patience: the family must have cheated death twenty times. By the tenth miraculous escape, it was painfully obvious none of them were going to die. And once you know that, the tension’s completely gone. I get that we’re already dealing with dinosaurs, so realism has limits—but this went too far for me and ended up feeling cartoonish.

The second plotline follows a covert mission led by Dr. Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), government agent Duncan Kincaid (Mahershala Ali), and scientist Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey). Their job is to extract blood from the film’s new apex predator, the Titanraptor, because it could be key to creating life-saving medicine for diseases spreading among humans and dinosaurs alike.

This part of the film worked better for me. The mission is simple and easy to follow—you don’t have to be a scientist to understand what’s happening. But even so, it felt a bit basic and predictable. You know exactly who’s going to survive and who’s destined to become dino chow.

As for the Titanraptor, while it’s definitely impressive on-screen, it sometimes looks more like a monster than a dinosaur. That pulled me out of the movie a bit. I want dinosaurs to look like dinosaurs, not like Godzilla’s cousin.

Cast & Characters: Scarlett’s Sarcasm, Ali’s Gravitas, Jonathan’s Convincing Science—and a Family I Didn’t Connect With

Let’s talk cast.

Scarlett Johansson as Dr. Zora Bennett? For me, she was a bit of a mixed bag. I’m a big fan of hers in general, but here, her character felt forced. She’s written to be sarcastic pretty much every time she opens her mouth, and for me, it just didn’t always hit. Sometimes the sarcasm came off as awkward instead of funny or sharp. I don’t think it’s Scarlett’s fault—she’s a fantastic actress—but this script wasn’t the best fit for her. She was still watchable and did okay with what she was given, but overall, I found her performance a little underwhelming knowing how great she can be.

Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid really impressed me. He has this honest, grounded demeanor that makes even the most ridiculous sci-fi dialogue feel believable. He’s one of the few characters who actually felt like a real person. He didn’t have loads to do beyond looking serious and morally conflicted, but I thought he showed his quality and gave the film some genuine heart.

Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis was surprisingly convincing. Usually, “movie scientists” either come off as cartoonish or unbelievably genius, but Bailey managed to walk the line well. He felt credible, earnest, and like someone who genuinely belonged on a mission to deal with dinosaur blood. I thought he held his own alongside Scarlett and Mahershala and was one of the better parts of the film.

As for the family—Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as the dad, Luna Blaise as Teresa, Audrina Miranda as Isabella, and David Iacono as Xavier—I honestly didn’t connect with them much. It wasn’t the actors’ fault; it was the writing. They spent the entire movie running, screaming, and surviving situations no normal humans could survive. There was no real character development. By the end, I didn’t feel invested in whether they made it out or not, which is a shame because that’s supposed to be one of the film’s emotional cores.

Public Feedback: Dinosaurs Deliver, Script Gets Roasted

So far, Jurassic World Rebirth is getting mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.

The visuals are universally praised. Everyone seems to agree that the Titanraptor, even if it does look a bit monster-ish, is a sight to behold on the big screen. The action scenes are exciting, the dinosaurs look realistic, and Gareth Edwards knows how to create spectacle.

But the story? That’s where people are divided.

A lot of fans and critics feel like the film is just another run through the same Jurassic formula. Humans running, screaming, and barely surviving. There’s a sense that the franchise has run out of new ideas. People online have been talking about how the plot feels recycled, and that the emotional stakes just aren’t there this time around.

That said, there’s still a big crowd who says it’s a fun cinema watch purely for the dinosaurs and the big-screen thrills. Even people who admit it’s flawed are recommending it if you’re into giant creatures wreaking havoc.

Controversy: Clashing Tones and the Titanraptor Debate

There’s been chatter about creative differences during production. Rumor has it Gareth Edwards wanted a darker, more intense movie, while the studio pushed for a broader, family-friendly blockbuster. You can definitely feel that push-pull in the final product. Some scenes feel like serious sci-fi, while others veer into goofy territory, and the shift is jarring.

Another controversy is the design of the Titanraptor. Hardcore dino fans are split: some love seeing a new apex predator on-screen, while others think it looks way too monstrous and drifts too far from believable dinosaur design. Memes have already popped up online calling it “Jurassiczilla,” which honestly isn’t far off the mark.

And while not exactly a scandal, some people have been questioning whether casting big stars like Scarlett Johansson took focus away from the dinosaurs themselves. Others feel she deserved a script that better suited her talent.

Final Verdict: Visually Thrilling, Script Sadly Basic

Overall, Jurassic World Rebirth is a decent watch, especially if you’re like me and love seeing dinosaurs on the big screen. It’s definitely a movie made for spectacle, and in terms of visuals, it absolutely delivers. There are some genuinely thrilling scenes, and the Titanraptor is impressive to look at—even if it occasionally looks more like a monster than a dinosaur.

But for me, the film is weighed down by a script that feels basic and underdeveloped. The family subplot drove me crazy because it was so unrealistic. It’s already wild enough that dinosaurs exist—but watching a family survive twenty impossible situations without a scratch took me completely out of the film. It just made the stakes feel fake.

The dinosaur blood mission was easier to follow and kept me more engaged, but even that felt pretty predictable and safe. It didn’t offer many surprises, and I always knew who was going to make it out and who was destined to become dino lunch.

Scarlett Johansson did okay but was held back by the script, Mahershala Ali was the standout for me with his grounded performance, and Jonathan Bailey impressed me as the believable scientist. The film definitely has some great moments and looks fantastic on the big screen, but as a whole, it felt like it lacked the realism and script depth that could have made it truly great.

Would I rewatch it? Honestly, yes—because I’m a sucker for these big dinosaur movies, flaws and all. I’d still recommend people check it out for the visuals and the fun of it, but I’d also warn them not to expect anything revolutionary story-wise.

If you love giant dinosaurs and big-screen chaos? It’s definitely worth seeing.
If you’re looking for fresh ideas or a smart, emotional story? You might walk out a bit disappointed.

Either way, Jurassic World Rebirth proves the franchise still has teeth—but it’s mostly chewing on old bones this time around.

Final Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (6/10)

Big-screen spectacle and fun dinosaur action keep this one watchable, but the script feels thin and the realism goes extinct pretty fast. Still, for dino fans, it’s a solid enough ride.

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