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The Jurassic World Franchise Wrote a Check That the Rebirth Trailer Refuses to Cash

Jurassic World: Rebirth's First Trailer: A Prehistoric Step Back? The first trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, has arrived. This new chapter, directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring a fresh cast including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey

By Samuel: Feb 28,2025

Jurassic World: Rebirth's First Trailer: A Prehistoric Step Back?

The first trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, has arrived. This new chapter, directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring a fresh cast including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali (along with the return of original screenwriter David Koepp), marks a supposed “new era” following the Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard trilogy. However, the trailer suggests a potential regression for the series.

A Return to Familiar Territory?

While the Jurassic World trilogy received mixed reviews, its consistent box office success underscores the enduring global fascination with dinosaurs. Universal's decision to reboot with a new cast and director, Gareth Edwards (known for his masterful scale in VFX-heavy films like Godzilla and Rogue One), initially seemed promising. Edwards' expertise in CGI offered a potential elevation for the franchise.

The trailer showcases impressive dinosaur visuals, a testament to Edwards' skill and attention to detail. However, a significant concern emerges: the apparent abandonment of the "world of dinosaurs" concept teased in Fallen Kingdom and Dominion. The trailer's focus on a new island setting feels like a missed opportunity.

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The film's setting – a seemingly new, yet suspiciously familiar, island – feels like a step back. The official synopsis explains that five years after Dominion, dinosaurs are largely confined to isolated equatorial environments. This feels like an unnecessary retcon, undermining the potential of a world teeming with dinosaurs established in the previous films. The choice to return to an island setting, rather than exploring the global implications of dinosaur integration, is puzzling.

This creative decision contradicts the events of Dominion, which depicted dinosaurs thriving in diverse environments. The franchise's consistent popularity suggests a willingness to embrace risk. Why not capitalize on the "world of dinosaurs" concept and explore new, uncharted territory?

While Rebirth might hold surprises beyond the trailer, the reliance on the familiar island setting feels like a missed opportunity. The franchise should venture beyond its comfort zone and explore the potential of dinosaurs in diverse settings. Only time will tell if Jurassic World: Rebirth breaks free from its established patterns.