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Gareth Edwards hopes ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ will kick off a new ‘Jurassic’ trilogy.The upcoming blockbuster will mark a new era in the dinosaur franchise, and the 49-year-olf filmmaker has revealed he wants ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ to spawn its own sub-series.Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Edwards said: “I can't speak for Universal [Pictures], but it did feel like a new trilogy, in a way.“I’m not sure what their plans are, but it felt like the beginning of a brand-new chapter in this franchise.”The ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ director added his movie was “a giant love letter” to Steven Spielberg, who had helmed the original ‘Jurassic Park’ and its sequel ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ in 1993 and 1997 respectively. Edwards continued: “There are moments in this movie that remind me very much of ‘Jaws’. It’s like little greatest hits of all those aspects of his films that...

Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend may never know how close to death they were while shooting Jurassic World Rebirth. Well, they will after reading Entertainment Weekly‘s latest feature about the anticipated Jurassic World standalone sequel. It turns out there were things more dangerous than dinosaurs on the set of Edwards’s new film, and after reading about them, my skin is still crawling.

“I’m allowed to say this now that we’re on the other side of it, but we shot in rivers and these mangrove swamps,” Edwards told Entertainment Weekly about filming Jurassic World Rebirth. “When we were scouting them, we saw poisonous water snakes, massive ones that we had to catch. We kept it quiet from the actors as they spent a whole day wading through the same area. And there were giant spiders that were poisonous and stuff on the edge of the trees.

In April 2024, it was announced that Steven Spielberg is making a new UFO movie based on an idea of his. David Koepp, who worked with Spielberg on movies like Jurassic Park, will write the script.

The movie will star Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, and it will be released in theaters by Universal Pictures on May 15, 2026. Not much is known about the film yet, but Koepp recently teased what fans can expect.

David Koepp recently talked about returning to the Jurassic Park franchise as the writer for Jurassic World: Rebirth, his first involvement since The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Koepp said he was excited to revisit the series with a tone similar to the original movie, focusing on adventure and real science.

He worked on creating a simple, mission-driven story with new characters, without too many expectations from the franchise. Koepp also created “nine commandments” for the film,...

In April 2024, it was revealed that Steven Spielberg is working on a new movie about UFOs, based on an original idea of his. David Koepp, who has collaborated with Spielberg on films like ‘Jurassic Park,’ will write the script.

The film boasts an impressive cast, including Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo. Universal Pictures is set to release the movie in theaters on May 15, 2026, making it one of the most anticipated sci-fi films on the horizon.

Currently, not much is known about the movie, but Spielberg’s long-time collaborator, David Koepp did hint at what fans can expect in his most recent interview:

David Koepp recently discussed his return to the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise as the writer of ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ marking his first involvement since ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park.’ Koepp explained that the opportunity to revisit the series with a tone reminiscent of the original film,...

David Koepp stopped by The Discourse recently to talk about his latest career developments, like working with Steven Soderbergh on “Presence.” But Koepp also teased his return to a major franchise he once help make a classic: “Jurassic Park.” He writes Garth Edwards‘ upcoming “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” his first film in the franchise since “The Lost World: Jurassic Park.” So what brought Koepp back to pen a new dinosaur actioner after 25 years?

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Exclusive: Thunderbolts star Wyatt Russell is in talks we hear to join Steven Spielberg’s next event movie for Amblin and Universal. A deal for the actor is very close. The storyline is being kept under lock and key.

Russell joins a booming glitzy bench of thespians including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson. Universal Pictures has set a wide theatrical release for May 15, 2026.

Based on a story by Spielberg, the screenplay is by David Koepp, whose previous work with Spielberg includes the screenplays for Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Combined, those films earned more than $3 billion worldwide.

Five-time Oscar nominee Kristi Macosko Krieger is producing for the 3x Oscar winning Spielberg. The director’s last film, based on his life, The Fabelmans, was released by Universal in 2022 and received seven Academy Awards nominations,...

Universal Pictures surprised us back in January when they announced that not only was a new entry in the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise in the works, but the screenplay was already finished and the project was aiming for a 2025 theatrical release. July 2, 2025, to be exact. This new movie is called Jurassic World Rebirth, and it was assembled in a mad scramble so it can stay on track to reach theatres next July. Details have been kept under wraps so far, but Universal just revealed some plot and character information the other day, so now it’s time for us to put together a list of Everything We Know About Jurassic World Rebirth:

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One of the most interesting things about this new Jurassic movie is the fact that it boasts a script written by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, returning to the franchise for the first time...

There’s a new entry in the Jurassic Park / Jurassic World franchise heading our way, with Jurassic World Rebirth set to reach theatres on July 2, 2025 – and during an interview with Empire, director Gareth Edwards said that the new movie goes back to what he loved about the original Jurassic Park.

News of the new Jurassic World movie first hit back in January, when it was revealed that the screenplay – by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, returning to the franchise for the first time since The Lost World: Jurassic Park – had already been written. The project was assembled in a mad scramble after that, with Godzilla and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards ending up at the helm. This new Jurassic World movie won’t be featuring any returning lead characters from the previous Jurassic Park / Jurassic World movies, so describing it as a “Rebirth” could be accurate.

Challengers star Josh O’Connor has signed on to star in Steven Spielberg’s latest feature project.

Universal Pictures is backing the untitled event film, which already has Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson on the call sheet.

Little is known about the project although sources said it has sci-fi elements and marks Spielberg’s first so-called tentpole production since 2018’s Ready Player One. It is based on a story by the filmmaker while the screenplay is by David Koepp, whose previous work with Spielberg includes the scripts for Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Longtime Spielberg associate Kristie Macosko Krieger (The Fabelmans, West Side Story) is producing.

Universal has set a May 15, 2026 release date.

O’Connor is currently in the awards season mix with Challengers, the tennis drama directed by Luca Guadagnino...

Jeff Goldblum is handing off the dinosaur-sized torch to “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey.

Bailey is taking on the role of paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis in the latest “Jurassic Park” film, “Jurassic World Rebirth” – and nobody’s more excited to see it than Goldblum.

“The hope of the world resides, and I can think of no better baton receiver to carry on the ‘da da da da da,'” Goldblum tells Variety, singing the iconic “Jurassic Park” theme by John Williams. “It’s Jonathan Bailey! It’s like no other!”

Bailey shares that he and Goldblum chatted about the role for the first time while they were en route to CinemaCon earlier this year. “I had the invitation to join the ‘Jurassic’ world, to join the conga line led by Jeff,” Bailey said. “The original film was a seminal cinematic moment, purely because of Jeff, but also, I went with my family,...

A horror comedy called The Invisible Raptor had its world premiere at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival and has been making the festival rounds ever since. Currently, with seven reviews, has a 100% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes – and a wider audience will have the chance to see what they think of the movie when it receives a theatrical and digital release (courtesy of Well Go USA) on December 6th. With that date swiftly approaching, a trailer for the film has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Directed by Mike Hermosa from a screenplay by Mike Capes and Johnny Wickham, The Invisible Raptor has the following synopsis: After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature’s identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard,...

Exclusive: Camilla Belle has signed with Buchwald for representation.

Most recently, Belle recurred on Law & Order: Organized Crime opposite Christopher Meloni. Opposite Gus Halper, they portrayed New York City power couple Pearl Serrano and Teddy Silas in the show’s third season. She also appeared in Hulu’s Dollface opposite Kat Dennings, Brenda Song and Shay Mitchell.

Belle’s acting career began with A Little Princess, where she worked with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. She played the lead role in the remake of the 1979 thriller When A Stranger Calls from director Simon West. She also starred in the sci-fi thriller Push, with Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning, 10,000 B.C., directed by Roland Emmerich and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg.

More recently, Belle co-starred in the Korean action film Carter for Netflix and the Tubi romantic comedy feature 10 Truths About Love. She also starred opposite Daniel Day-Lewis...

Sean Astin may not be getting the Goonies sequel he’s hoping for, but he does have a role in an upcoming movie that has a shot at achieving cult classic status: a horror comedy called The Invisible Raptor, which will be receiving a theatrical and digital release (courtesy of Well Go USA) on December 6th. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival and currently, with seven reviews, has a 100% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Directed by Mike Hermosa from a screenplay by Mike Capes and Johnny Wickham, The Invisible Raptor has the following synopsis: After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature’s identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer...

Jeff Goldblum does not expect to return to the Jurassic World universe and weighs in on the new saga, starting with Jurassic World Rebirth.

In a new interview, the Jurassic Park alum says his time playing Dr. Ian Malcolm might be over, but he is hopeful for the saga’s rebirth.

“I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset. Maybe,” Goldblum told Total Film. “Because this next one [Jurassic World Rebirth] – my friend Scarlett Johansson and my new friend Jonathan Bailey from Wicked, I think, are taking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea.”

Goldblum first played Dr. Ian Malcom in 1993’s Jurassic Park. He reprised his role in its 1997 sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park. It wasn’t until 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom that Goldblum played Dr. Malcom again, followed by 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion.

Odd though it may seem, part of the reason "Jurassic Park" endures as a blockbuster classic is surely due to its horror elements. Like director Steven Spielberg's "Jaws," the 1993 movie gets downright hair-raising at times — an experience made all the more visceral by the fact there are two young children enduring the ordeal.

Alongside Drs. Alan Grant, Ian Malcolm, and Ellie Sattler, John Hammond's (Richard Attenborough) grandchildren find themselves stranded on Isla Nubar after the power goes down and several ravenous dinos are set free. Tim and Lex Murphy (Joseph Mazzello and Ariana Richards) provided a proxy for kids everywhere, putting young imaginations straight into the heart of the film and making the terrifying set-pieces all the more effective as a result.

Since the 1993 classic debuted, the "Jurassic Park" franchise has continued, remaining a popular saga even some 30 years after Spielberg's original bowed. However, while several of...

Chris Pratt opens up about a bloody experience on the set of Jurassic World where he accidentally injured a stuntman. Acting in adventure movies like this may have been thrilling, but the action sequences are no joke, all the more so when one is tackling dinosaurs.

Credits: Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in Jurassic World / Universal Pictures

The actor has seemingly finished his tenure in the franchise with an upcoming reboot slated for a 2025 release. Despite starring in three installments already, Pratt is still open to returning whenever he gets the chance.

Chris Pratt Recalled Horrible Accident on the Set of Jurassic World

Chris Pratt had a fruitful career over the past decade after starring in multiple blockbuster franchises such as Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy. His roles incorporated a lot of action scenes which required him to do some of the stunts.

While speaking with Vanity Fair,...

Steven Spielberg is one of the most highly regarded names in Hollywood. Being at the very heights of success, he knows the film industry better than the back of his hand, and understanding how filmmaking works comes to him naturally. Having more Oscar wins under his belt than most directors have ever dreamt of, to say that he is extremely respected would be an understatement.

Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg | Image credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

It is safe to say that his words hold a lot of sway and weight behind them; even more so when they are of praise. With this in mind, many cannot help but wonder who he thinks is the best actor in the world. The answer that the director gave to this question may surprise many.

Who Is the Best Actor in the World According to Steven Spielberg?

Over the years,...

Eve Hewson is in early talks to star in Steven Spielberg’s untitled event film, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

The actress most recently starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Dakota Fanning in Netflix’s limited series, The Perfect Couple. Her other credits include Bad Sisters, Flora and Son, The Knick, Enough Said and This Must Be The Place.

Spielberg’s film would also be a reunion for Hewson and the Oscar-winning filmmaker after they first worked together on his Bridge of Spies. The 2015 film, starring Tom Hanks, follows an American lawyer who is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court during the Cold War and then helps the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet-captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.

Though little has been released about his upcoming project’s plot, it’s based on a story by Spielberg, with a screenplay by David Koepp (Jurassic Park,...

Eve Hewson is in early talks to join the upcoming untitled event film set to be directed by Steven Spielberg, TheWrap has learned. If Hewson joins the project, this would be a reunion for the pair, as Hewson was also in Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning “Bridge of Spies.” The untitled Universal project is set for release on May 16, 2026.

The actress most recently starred in the new Netflix limited series “The Perfect Couple” opposite Nicole Kidman and Dakota Fanning and she’s set to return in Season 2 of “Bad Sisters” on Apple TV+ in November. Hewson is also known as the daughter of U2 lead singer Bono.

The untitled Spielberg event film is based on a story by the writer-director with a screenplay by David Koepp, a frequent Spielberg collaborator, who also wrote the scripts for “Jurassic Park,” “War of the Worlds,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull...

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In a world dominated by superhero movies, two revered filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, are a class apart. They have never delved into the blockbuster genre but have produced some of the highest-grossing films of all time. Over the years, both have gained the reputation as two of the greatest directors in cinema history. They also lead the list of highest-grossing directors of all time.

However, Steven Spielberg ranks as the #1 highest-grossing filmmaker of all time. James Cameron, who ranked #2, is $2 billion short of dethroning Spielberg, who has a seven-year lead in filmmaking against him.

Steven Spielberg has grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing film director in the world. Meanwhile, James Cameron came in second with over $8 Billion. Steven Spielberg grossed $10 billion with 37 films. However, Cameron grossed over $8 billion with only 14 films. Despite Steven Spielberg ranking as the top filmmaker, Cameron has more blockbusters.

Life has found a way to revive the "Jurassic World" franchise. Three years after the release of 2022's "Dominion," which wrapped up director Colin Trevorrow's trilogy, Universal Pictures is bringing back the dinos for a new adventure with a new cast, telling a new story. We now have our first concrete details regarding the film, which is officially titled "Jurassic World Rebirth." Additionally, we have a couple of first-look photos, which you can check out both below and above, as well as a plot synopsis. So there is much to discuss.

The film's cast is led by Scarlett Johansson ("Black Widow"), Jonathan Bailey ("Bridgerton"), and Mahershala Ali ("Moonlight"). Per Universal, "this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air." So, we're talking big dinosaurs -- and flying dinosaurs! We also have a larger plot synopsis,...

Last month, we heard that Amblin Entertainment had filed to trademark the title Jurassic World: Rebirth or Jurassic World Rebirth for several products, indicating that could be the title of the new film that’s currently in production. Sure enough, Deadline has now been able to confirm that Jurassic World Rebirth is indeed the title of the movie, which is aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release – and along with that confirmation comes the unveiling of first look images and some plot and character details! The images can be seen at the bottom of this article.

News of the new Jurassic World movie first hit back in January, when it was revealed that the screenplay – by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, returning to the franchise for the first time since The Lost World: Jurassic Park – had already been written. The project was assembled in a mad scramble after that, with...

Back in January, Universal Pictures made a surprising announcement: not only did they have a new Jurassic World movie in development, but the screenplay – by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, returning to the franchise for the first time since The Lost World: Jurassic Park – had already been written, and the movie was on the fast track to production. Soon after, we learned that it’s aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release. Assembled in a mad scramble, the movie is now filming with Godzilla director Gareth Edwards at the helm… and Variety has revealed that Béchir Sylvain, who may be best known for his role as Roman on the BET+ series Diarra from Detroit, his role as Braithwaite on the Netflix series Black Summer, or his appearances on episodes of the Starz series Bmf: Black Mafia Family, is in the cast. Details on the character Sylvain is playing in the...

Back in January, Universal Pictures made a surprising announcement: not only did they have a new Jurassic World movie in development, but the screenplay – by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, returning to the franchise for the first time since The Lost World: Jurassic Park – had already been written, and the movie was on the fast track to production. Soon after, we learned that it’s aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release. Assembled in a mad scramble, the movie is now filming with Godzilla director Gareth Edwards at the helm… and during an interview with V Magazine, cast member Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton) indicated that this movie is an attempt to bring the franchise back to its roots and get closer to replicating what the original Jurassic Park delivered.

Bailey said (with thanks to Coming Soon for the transcription), “I’m on a really long holiday in the jungle, pretending to run away from fake dinosaurs…...

Steven Spielberg looks set to add another big name to his next film after Emily Blunt started talks to join the Amblin and Universal event movie.

Kingsman actor Colin Firth is in early talks to board Spielberg’s unnamed feature, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The movie project, based on a story by Spielberg, is written by David Koepp, who worked with the director on Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Universal has dated the film for a May 15, 2026 theatrical release, marking Spielberg’s first summer offering in a decade following The Bfg in 2016. No plot details are available for the project, but it is described as an event film, a genre the filmmaker helped invent with features such as Jaws and Indiana Jones.

Other recent credits for Firth include the Kingsman films, Sam Mendes...

Steven Spielberg may have found the leads for his new film, which has been rumored to be titled The Dish, but is apparently still untitled at this time – and these actors are both people Spielberg has never worked with before! Back in June, we heard that Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer and The Fall Guy) was eyeing a role in the film, and now Deadline reports that Colin Firth (The King’s Speech and Kingsman: The Secret Service) is in early talks to join Blunt in the cast.

Spielberg crafted the story for this film and will be directing from a screenplay that has been written by David Koepp. Unlike Blunt and Firth, Koepp is someone that Spielberg has worked with several times over the years; their previous collaborations include Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Koepp also...

Michael Giacchino, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and prolific composers, certainly has enough material for a greatest hits album. He’s created the brilliant scores to “The Incredibles,” “Up,” “Lost” and 2009’s “Star Trek”. An album with cues from these titles (and others that he’d composed), would do gangbusters. But he didn’t want to do just another greatest hits album.

Instead, he thought about his uncle Pete, who lived outside of Philadelphia. Uncle Pete, you see, owned an appliance store.

“He also sold stereos, and at the stereos were those big console stereos which we love. And RCA would send him tons of these demo records for the customers, so they can understand how great it sounds. Inevitably, we would go visit the store on weekends, and he would always give us albums to take home,” Giacchino explained. Soon enough, they had a giant collection of records,...

Back in January, Universal Pictures made a surprising announcement: not only did they have a new Jurassic World movie in development, but the screenplay – by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, returning to the franchise for the first time since The Lost World: Jurassic Park – had already been written, and the movie was on the fast track to production. Soon after, we learned that it’s aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release. Assembled in a mad scramble, the movie is now filming with Godzilla director Gareth Edwards at the helm… and while a title has never been officially announced (we’ve heard that people involved with the production were referring to it as Jurassic World 4 and/or Jurassic City), the title might have just been given away by trademark filings. A few days ago, Amblin Entertainment filed to trademark the title Jurassic World: Rebirth for several products.

We’ll...

Jeff Goldblum sent Scarlett Johansson a message welcoming her to the 'Jurassic' family.The 39-year-old actress is set to take the lead in the upcoming fourth 'Jurassic World' movie, and she received a surprise from the 71-year-old actor, who first played Dr. Ian Malcolm in 1993's original 'Jurassic Park' movie.In a video played during her interview on 'Today' this week, he said: "Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum."Referencing the franchise's iconic "Life will find a way" quote, he added: "Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way.“Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.”Goldblum reprise his role as Dr. Malcolm in three more sequels, including his return in 2022's 'Jurassic World Dominion'.Johasson - who previously worked with him on 'Asteroid City' - was overjoyed by his kind gesture.

Scarlett Johansson is on board for Jurassic World 4 and was surprised with a message from Jeff Goldblum.

During an appearance on the Today show, Johansson was greeted with a message from Goldblum with some sound advice.

“Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” he said in a video message played by the NBC morning show. “Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way. Don’t get eaten, unless you want to.”

Goldblum signed off by blowing a kiss to Johansson and saying, “I love you.”

Johansson got giddy at Goldblum saying his iconic Jurassic Park line, “Life finds a way.”

The actress has been open about being a fan of the franchise. In a recent interview, she said she had been trying to be part of the universe since the Jurassic World reboot.

“It’s one of the first films I remember seeing in the theater.

Jeff Goldblum sent Scarlett Johansson a surprise on live television by officially welcoming her into the “Jurassic” family while she was being interviewed on “Today.” Johansson, who is headlining the new “Jurassic World” movie, was on the NBC morning news show to promote her rom-com “Fly Me to the Moon” when a video Goldblum personally recorded for her was shown on air.

Goldblum starred as Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s original “Jurassic Park” film in 1993 and reprised the character in three more sequels, including 2022’s “Jurassic World Dominion.”

“Dr. Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum. Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way,” he said, referring to the franchise’s iconic “life finds a way” line. “Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.”

The video ended with Goldblum blowing Johansson a kiss. The two actors previously...

Steven Spielberg is known for his massive blockbuster franchises such as Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, both movie series that became an integral part of childhood for many fans. As the decades rolled in, the filmmaker transitioned to more serious and mature themes, leaving behind some of his greatest creations.

Harrison Ford and Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade / Paramount Pictures

It was quite unfortunate that he was criticized by many for the films he was so widely recognized for and so dearly beloved by fans, and so this became the catalyst that forced Spielberg to venture into a whole new level of filmmaking.

Steven Spielberg’s Earlier Movie Franchises Were Slammed By Critics

In an essay article by Francis Mrema via Medium, he pointed out what critics say about Steven Spielberg’s works. As a fan, he was equally disappointed with the negative comments about the auteur.

This article contains spoilers for "The Boys" season 4, episode 5, "Beware the Jabberwock, My Son."

"The Boys" is always upping the ante. It's the most subversive superhero show on TV and one that not only perfected the idea of "What if superheroes bad" but made it more than just a gimmick, exploring the ramifications of a world that would allow and push for superheroes to be actively terrible while delivering poignant social commentary (especially with Homelander). As grim and bleak as this show can get — and it often gets extremely bleak — "The Boys" also knows when to lean on absurdity for a laugh, whether it's the hilarious terror of The Deep being forced to eat his aquatic friend Timothy, the explicit chaos of Herogasm, the dildo fight in season 3, or everything about Love Sausage.

From the very start, "The Boys" has given us great fight scenes involving the weirdest and most messed up adversaries.

Scarlett Johansson opened up about her involvement in the Jurassic World universe in a new film directed by Gareth Edwards and penned by David Koepp.

The film is set to be a new take with no involvement from the previous Jurassic World cast or the stars of the original Jurassic Park trilogy.

Koepp, who wrote the original screenplay for 1993’s Jurassic Park and the sequel to 1997’s The Lost World: Jurassic Park, returns to the franchise, which thrilled Johansson.

“The script is so incredible,” Johansson said in an interview with ComicBook. “David Koepp wrote it. He returned after like 30 years to write the script. He’s so passionate about it, which is so awesome.”

Johansson said she’s an “enormous Jurassic Park fan,” adding, “It’s one of the first films I remember seeing in the theater. I remember seeing it so vividly. It was like life-changing. It was mind-blowing.

With Natasha Romanov (aka Black Widow) one of the few Marvel characters without superpowers and also – in the current timeline – dead, it would take a miracle for Scarlett Johansson to return to the MCU. But there’s another effects-heavy four-quadrant franchise out there that says “welcome.”

The Tony-winner and two-time Oscar nominee confirmed that she has been cast in the next “Jurassic World” film, which, for now, is just called “Jurassic World 4.”

“I am an enormous ‘Jurassic Park’ fan. It is one of the first movies I remember seeing in theaters. I remember it so vividly. It was life-changing and mind-blowing. I cannot express how excited I am,” she said in an interview with ComicBook.com.

That first movie, of course, was directed by Steven Spielberg in 1993 (when Johansson was 8 years old) with an adapted screenplay penned by David Koepp. As it happens, this new one also boasts a script by Koepp,...

Confirming earlier reports, Scarlett Johansson has enthusiastically confirmed she’s to star in the next Jurassic Park film.

About three months after the stories first began to circulate, Scarlett Johansson has confirmed that she’s to star in the next Jurassic Park film – the first since 2022’s Jurassic World: Dominion.

Johansson also expressed her enthusiasm for the franchise, and returning screenwriter David Koepp’s script in particular – it’s “incredible” she says.

“The script is so incredible. David Koepp wrote it and returned after 30 years to write it and he’s so passionate about it,” Johannson told ComicBook.com (via Variety). “I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over 10 years. I’m like, ‘I’ll die in the first five minutes! I can get eaten by whatever! I’ll do the craft service!’ I’ll do anything for it. The fact that it’s...

Scarlett Johansson confirmed to ComicBook.com that she is, in fact, headlining the next “Jurassic World” movie, which is being directed by “Rogue One” and “Godzilla” filmmaker Gareth Edwards from a script penned by David Koepp. The screenwriter is returning to the dinosaur franchise after having penned Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” (1993) and “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997).

“I am an enormous ‘Jurassic Park’ fan,” Johansson said. “It is one of the first movies I remember seeing in theaters. I remember it so vividly. It was life-changing and mind blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.”

Johansson said “the script is so incredible” for the fourth “Jurassic World” movie, which will be an entirely new story that’s separate from the first “Jurassic World” trilogy that starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. All three “Jurassic World” movies grossed more than $1 billion each at the worldwide box office. Johansson is...

After a couple of far-from-perfect sequels, the Jurassic franchise was rebooted with Jurassic World in 2015. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard were chosen to lead the series, with only one movie set in the newly minted "Jurassic World" theme park before it all came crashing down. 

The trilogy, which also included Fallen Kingdom and Dominion, was a financial success for Universal Pictures, with all three instalments grossing over $1 billion each. However, Dominion's takings dropped significantly from its predecessors and reviews were not kind. 

Now, the idea is to reboot the series again or at least continue it with a new cast which, so far, includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, and - if talks work out - Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali. 

In an interview with ComicBook.com (via SFFGazette.com), the Avengers: Endgame star broke her silence on the movie when they asked what led to her returning...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of July titles. The Tubi July 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals, as well as numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.

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The Jurassic World franchise ended its Og trilogy with the release of the 2022 film Jurassic World Dominion. With Chris Pratt serving as the protagonist of the story, the world enjoyed the film while it lasted but it seems that it’s time for a change.

Chris Pratt in Jurassic World | Universal Pictures

However, fans think that the world has come a long way in terms of body standards. From slim heroines to jacked-up heroes, fans are complaining that Hollywood has set a high body standard for people. The upcoming Jurassic World film is a prime example of that!

Fans Think Chris Pratt’s Jurrasic World Franchise Is Demeaning!

Chris Pratt became known for the role of Peter Quill when he starred in the 2014 MCU film Guardians of the Galaxy. A year later, Pratt became the new face of the Jurassic World franchise with the 2015 film Jurassic World.

The original cast...

Audrina Miranda is joining Scarlett Johansson in Universal’s new Jurassic World feature.

She joins an ensemble cast that already includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise and David Iacono. Miranda began her performing career in the dancing world, working with top choreographers and on projects with Nickelodeon, Dancing With the Stars and Lopez vs Lopez on NBC — all a segue into acting.

Gareth Edwards will direct the film, with production set to begin this month in London. Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie beyond dinosaurs will “live again” on the big screen and promising a completely new storyline.

David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, is penning the screenplay. The film will be released theatrically on July 2, 2025.

Steven Spielberg is executive producing through Amblin Entertainment. The legendary director redefined the summer...

Back in January, Universal Pictures made a surprising announcement: not only did they have a new Jurassic World movie in development, but the screenplay – by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, returning to the franchise for the first time since The Lost World: Jurassic Park – had already been written, and the movie was on the fast track to production. Soon after, we learned that it’s aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release. The project has been assembled in a mad scramble over the last five months. At one point, The Fall Guy director David Leitch was in talks to direct, but he had a different vision than Universal was looking forward, so they turned to Godzilla director Gareth Edwards. And with Edwards at the helm, the movie officially went into production today, filming in Thailand.

According to Variety, the new Jurassic World movie will be filming in Thailand through July 16th,...

After working with blockbuster auteurs such as Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, Emily Blunt is now adding Steven Spielberg to her impressive list of collaborators. Blunt is in early talks to join Spielberg’s next feature, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The untitled Universal Pictures feature is written by David Koepp, who worked with Spielberg on Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Universal has dated the film for the prime summer spot of May 15, 2026, marking Spielberg’s first summer offering in a decade following The Bfg in 2016. No plot details are available for the project, but it is described as an event film, a genre the filmmaker helped invent with features such as Jaws and Indiana Jones.

Spielberg has won three Oscars, including for best director and best picture for Schindler’s List, and for...

Fans have always wanted a sequel to Steven Spielberg’s 1982 science fiction movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, but the director never had plans to make one, even with its massive box office success. He wanted to preserve the element that made the movie a classic.

Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial / Universal Pictures

Instead, he gave the audience a sequel to Jurassic Park, which he also promised Universal Pictures. The film stood as the follow-up to both franchises, providing fans something to enjoy without actually giving what they exactly want.

The Lost World Served As A Sequel To Both Jurassic Park And E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

In an interview with The Guardian, filmmaker Steven Spielberg revealed the rationale for helming The Lost World: Jurassic Park and why he never wanted to make a sequel to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

I’m not going to risk the memory of the...

Gareth Edwards' new film in the "Jurassic Park/World" series hasn't yet been given an official title, but — according to a report in Variety — may likely be called "Jurassic City." It will be the seventh film to be based on Michael Crichton's 1990 adventure novel.

The new film will be written by longtime blockbuster scribe David Koepp, and is being described as "a completely fresh take launching a new Jurassic era, following three adults and three teens getting stuck on the Island." The Island is presumably Isla Nublar, the fictional Costa Rican island where Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" (1993) took place.

It may be generous to call the story "completely fresh," as "characters trapped on an island with dinosaurs" is also the plot of "Jurassic Park," "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," "Jurassic Park III," and "Jurassic World." Only "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" and "Jurassic World: Dominion" don't take place entirely on a remote,...

David Iacono is joining Scarlett Johansson in Universal’s new Jurassic World movie.

Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend and Luna Blaise round out the ensemble cast for the project set for production in mid-June in London, with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.

Iacono will appear in Jennifer Esposito’s upcoming directorial debut, Fresh Kills, is fresh off his appearance in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives and season two of Amazon Prime Video’s YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. His other recent credits include in Tubi and Village Roadshow’s thriller Cinnamon, and playing Eli Briscoe in season two of HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant.

Iacono’s TV credits also include Blue Bloods, The Good Doctor, New Amsterdam, Strangers, NCIS: New Orleans, The Blacklist: Redemption and Show Me a Hero.

Universal is giving little away on the new Jurassic World movie storyline beyond...

Director Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" is a stone-cold masterpiece -- a fantastic adaptation (even if it is vastly different from the book), a stunning achievement in filmmaking, and a revolutionary moment in the history of special effects. Less praised but still fantastic is Spielberg's "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (which some consider to be the best movie in the franchise). This movie adds to the lore of the series by introducing Isla Sorna and other islands we hear about but never see in the Muertes Archipelago.

Speaking with CinemaBlend, writer David Koepp explained how, during a scene where Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast approaches Isla Sorna, their boat stops short of shore. In the final movie, the captain says they don't want to approach the island for rumors of missing boats and dead crewmen. In reality, that was a hard pivot needed when the boat...

The Jurassic Park / Jurassic World franchise is continuing – and it’s doing so without any of the leads from the previous movies. The new film in the series is aiming for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release, and when it reaches the screen, it will be introducing us to a new batch of characters. Those played by Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern are out, as are the ones played by Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. So far, we’ve heard that the new Jurassic World movie is set to star Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. Now Deadline reveals that the cast is being rounded out with the addition of Luna Blaise.

Blaise is best known for playing Olive Stone on 62 episodes of the TV series Manifest.

We’ve been waiting a few years to see if and when the Marvel Cinematic Universe Blade reboot that’s set to star Mahershala Ali of Green Book is going to go into production – and while we continue to wait, Ali is in talks to join former MCU star Scarlett Johansson in the new Jurassic World movie that’s in the works at Universal! As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Ali tends to be very selective and usually avoids Hollywood blockbuster-type projects (aside from Blade), so getting him to sign on for a role would be a big “get” for this project.

If Ali’s deal closes, he’ll be sharing the screen with Johansson (Black Widow), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Anatomy of a Scandal), Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer), and a bunch of hungry dinosaurs. This new Jurassic World movie will have Gareth Edwards directing the film from a...

Mahershala Ali, the two-time Oscar winner who was last seen in Netflix’s hit thriller Leave the World Behind, is in talks to join Scarlett Johansson in Universal’s new Jurassic World feature.

Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo are already on the manifest for the project that is stomping toward a production start in mid-June in London with Gareth Edwards in the director’s chair.

The studio is keeping plot details hidden in a can of Barbasol. David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), penned the script for the new installment.

Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, who have shepherded the modern Jurassic franchise, will produce through Kennedy/Marshall. Steven Spielberg, who kicked off the franchise with Jurassic Park, is exec producing through Amblin Entertainment.

Universal has set a theatrical release of July 2, 2025, which means it will be hustling like a velociraptor in postproduction.