Jurassic World 5: Gareth Edwards to direct again
The Jurassic franchise is entering its next phase!
After "Jurassic World: Rebirth" also proved to be a hit at the box office, it was only a matter of time before the first speculation about another sequel started doing the rounds. But now it seems to be getting pretty concrete: According to recent reports from insider Jeff Sneider, Gareth Edwards is about to take his place in the director's chair again for "Jurassic World 5".
Steven Spielberg, who is producing the entire "Jurassic" series through his company Amblin Partners, is said to have played a key role in this decision. According to Sneider, negotiations are already in the final phase – which in Hollywood usually means that only the last contractual details need to be clarified.
Part 5 also seems to be relying on familiar names in front of the camera. According to several industry sources, Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey are set to reprise their roles. This means that the upcoming film would not only tie in directly with its predecessor in terms of content, but also in terms of personnel.
Nothing is yet known about the plot. The question of who will write the screenplay also remains open. Many fans are hoping that David Koepp, the author of the first "Jurassic Park" from 1993 and the last film, will return. Koepp is considered a close confidant of Steven Spielberg and has already written several successful screenplays for him. A concrete cinema release date for the new dinosaur blockbuster has not yet been set.
Gareth Edwards: from indie filmmaker to master of modern science fiction
Gareth Edwards is one of those directors who have shaped modern blockbuster cinema with fresh energy and creative vision. At a time when many major productions are dominated by CGI overkill and soulless effects, Edwards succeeds in combining spectacular images with emotional depth. His films are about people – in the middle of worlds dominated by monsters, machines and galactic conflicts.
From his beginnings as an indie filmmaker to Hollywood's biggest franchises: here are Gareth Edwards' best-known and most influential films – and what makes them so special.
Monsters (2010): The quiet beginning of a great career
Gareth Edwards caused a sensation with his debut film "Monsters" in 2010 – even though (or perhaps because) the film was made on a minimal budget. Edwards not only wrote the screenplay, but also took care of the camera, effects and editing himself. The film was shot with a small team and two main actors – Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able – on a journey through Central America, where extraterrestrial beings have landed following a NASA incident.
But "Monsters" is not a classic science fiction or disaster movie. Instead, Edwards uses the setting to tell a deeply human story about love, fear and boundaries. The monsters are more of a symbol than a threat – metaphors for the unknown, for what divides and unites people. Critics praised the poetic imagery and the surprising emotional depth of the film. "Monsters" made Edwards a shooting star in the industry and opened the doors to Hollywood for him.
Godzilla (2014): The king of monsters returns
After the success of "Monsters", Warner Bros. entrusted Gareth Edwards with a much bigger task: the revival of the legendary kaiju franchise "Godzilla". Many fans were skeptical – after all, the American version from 1998 was considered a disappointment. But Edwards managed the feat of bringing the king of monsters back to the big screen with respect and cinematic force.
His "Godzilla" from 2014 is less of an action firework than an atmospheric, dark disaster epic. Edwards largely dispenses with exaggerated effects and often shows the destruction from the perspective of the people who are at its mercy. This creates an overwhelming, realistic tension – a feeling of awe and powerlessness in the face of the force of nature that Godzilla embodies.
Visually, the film is overwhelming: smoke, rain, thunder – Edwards' camera dives into a post-apocalyptic scenario that is both terrifying and beautiful. The film was a success at the box office and made it clear that Edwards has the talent to direct great material with an artistic signature.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016): The dark climax of a galaxy
With "Rogue One", Gareth Edwards finally entered the league of great directors. The film, a spin-off of the 'Star Wars' series, tells the prequel to Episode IV – how the rebels steal the plans for the Death Star. Unlike most "Star Wars" films, "Rogue One" is a war movie. Edwards directs it raw, serious and emotional. There are no Jedi, no lightsabers – instead there is courage, sacrifice and humanity in the midst of a hopeless mission.
Critics and fans praised the film for its adult tone and spectacular images. The finale in particular, in which the rebels fight for every meter, is considered one of the most intense in the entire saga. The use of practical effects and real sets – a trademark of Edwards – also lends "Rogue One" an almost tangible authenticity. The film grossed over a billion dollars worldwide and is still considered one of the best modern Star Wars spin-offs.
The Creator (2023): Humanity in the age of AI
After a break of several years, Gareth Edwards returned with "The Creator" – a standalone science fiction film that deals with artificial intelligence, war and morality. In a future where humans and AI are in conflict, a soldier (played by John David Washington) embarks on a dangerous mission, only to discover that the supposedly dangerous "creature" is a child.
"The Creator" is visually stunning, deeply philosophical and emotional. Edwards directs the film with a mixture of digital innovation and analog realism – many scenes were shot in real landscapes and only then enhanced with visual effects. The result is a film that seems surprisingly human despite its futuristic subject matter. Although "The Creator" fell short of expectations at the box office, it was celebrated for its visual vision and emotional strength – a typical feature of Edwards' style: big ideas, intimate stories.
Conclusion: The visionary between man and monster
Gareth Edwards is a director who knows how to combine spectacle and soul. His films are not loud blockbusters, but emotional experiences in which the human element always takes center stage. Whether aliens, dinosaurs, robots or rebels, Edwards' stories are ultimately about hope, loss and the search for connection in an overwhelming world.
His work proves it: True greatness in cinema does not come from explosions, but from emotion. And that is precisely why Gareth Edwards is one of the most exciting voices in modern science fiction cinema today.
