The Jurassic World franchise is getting a new instalment and has already secured a release date and a director. Universal is in early talks with David Leitch, the action filmmaker behind Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw, and Bullet Train, to helm the fourth Jurassic World movie, which will hit theatres on July 2, 2025.
The studio confirmed the release date on Twitter with a teaser poster that features the iconic Jurassic Park logo.
The new Jurassic World movie will be a fresh take on the dinosaur saga, with no connection to the previous trilogy that starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. The plot details are still under wraps, but it is expected to explore new aspects of Jurassic World mythology and introduce new characters and creatures. The script will be written by David Koepp, who penned the first two Jurassic Park movies, and Steven Spielberg will serve as an executive producer.
David Leitch is a former stuntman who made his directorial debut with John Wick, which he co-directed with Chad Stahelski. He then directed Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and Hobbs & Shaw, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after action directors.
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He is working on The Fall Guy, a thriller starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, which is set to premiere on May 3, 2024. He is also attached to direct an adaptation of the video game Ghost of Tsushima for Sony.
The Jurassic World franchise is one of the most successful and popular in cinema history, with a combined gross of over $5 billion worldwide. The last movie, Jurassic World: Dominion, was released in 2022 and featured the return of the original Jurassic Park cast, including Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, and Sam Neill. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was a massive hit with audiences, crossing the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
The new Jurassic World movie will face stiff competition in the summer of 2025, as it will open a week after the highly anticipated Avatar 3 and a week before the Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. However, given the loyal fan base and the appeal of the Jurassic World brand, the movie is likely to be another blockbuster for Universal.
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There is no official trailer for the new Jurassic World movie yet, but fans can expect to see some footage and images in the coming months, as the production is expected to start soon. In the meantime, fans can revisit the previous Jurassic World movies on Hulu or watch the animated series.
