Jurassic World: Rumor About Another Installment with Scarlett Johansson
How will the dinosaur saga continue?
"Jurassic World: Rebirth" is one of this year's major blockbusters. It therefore comes as no surprise that the first rumors about another installment are already circulating. Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman is now reporting on a planned sequel with superstar Scarlett Johansson.
The actress already took on the leading role in the fourth "Jurassic World" film. She starred alongside Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. The movie was directed by Gareth Edwards. However, the director explicitly conceived "Jurassic World 4" as a standalone film – with one small caveat. In a July interview with the entertainment outlet ScreenRant, Edwards hinted that a sequel was not out of the question.
"When I look back on sequels, trilogies that I love, what they all have in common is that the first movie was on its own, and then it became a high-class problem of how do we now make the others?"
He also did not rule out a sequel to the US broadcaster NBC – but possibly with a different director. Richtman currently only reported that Johansson is back in the lead role as Zora Bennett. He has not yet revealed any further details about other cast members or the director of "Jurassic World 5". It remains to be seen whether the insider's information can be confirmed. Of course, as soon as new details emerge, we will let you know.
The Jurassic Series: The World of the Dinosaurs
One thing is certain, however: interest in the dinosaur saga is unbroken. The "Jurassic World" films are also still doing well at the box office. Of course, it all started over 30 years ago. When Steven Spielberg conquered cinema screens with "Jurassic Park" in 1993, he not only changed blockbuster cinema, but also the way visual effects were handled. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. State-of-the-art CGI technology was combined with animatronic models to create an illusion of real dinosaurs.
But "Jurassic Park" was more than just a technical masterpiece – it was also a thrilling story about science, hubris and the limits of human control. The famous quote "Life finds a way" by Dr. Ian Malcolm became emblematic of the whole series. The sequels "The Lost World" and "Jurassic Park 3" built on this foundation, but were never quite able to match the quality of the first part.
The revival with Jurassic World
It was not until 14 years after the third part that a new start was made - and with great financial success. "Jurassic World" proved that the fascination with dinosaurs still exists. This and the subsequent sequels "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" and "Jurassic World: Dominion" marked the beginning of a new era for the franchise. A central theme of the "Jurassic World" series is the increasing commercialization and instrumentalization of science. Of course, there is also plenty of dinosaur action again.
Why the saga is so popular
The enduring popularity of the "Jurassic" series can be explained by a mixture of nostalgia, timeless fascination and modern staging. For many viewers, the first "Jurassic Park" was a formative film experience of their childhood or youth – returning to this world evokes strong emotional memories. At the same time, dinosaurs continue to exert an almost universal appeal that transcends age boundaries. The more recent films in the "Jurassic World" series offer a lot in terms of action and effects: spectacular chases and detailed creature designs that impress on the big screen.
Criticism of the Jurassic World films
Despite its worldwide success, the "Jurassic World" series has also met with criticism. Many viewers and critics criticize the often one-dimensional characters, which lack depth and development. Despite a prominent cast, the characters remain largely stereotypical heroes whose actions seem predictable and rarely really surprise. This creates the feeling that the characters are more functional placeholders within the plot than real personalities.
The structure of the films is also increasingly perceived as formulaic. Almost every installment follows the same pattern: a seemingly controlled environment – be it a park or a research complex – spirals out of control due to human greed or recklessness. Dinosaurs break out and chaos takes its course. This repetition flattens the tension and gives the impression that creative risks are largely avoided.
Another point of criticism concerns the excessive use of computer-generated effects. While the first "Jurassic Park" impressed with its successful mixture of practical effects and targeted CGI, many scenes in the new films seem overloaded and artificial. Digital perfection often replaces the physical presence that once gave us goosebumps.
However, the "Jurassic" saga – whether "Park" or "World" – remains a pop-cultural phenomenon. While the first film from 1993 is considered a milestone in film history and remains unmatched to this day, the more recent films show how much blockbuster cinema has developed in the direction of spectacle and franchise logic. But despite justified criticism, the fascination with dinosaurs remains for many fans.
