Last year, Gareth Edwards helmed Jurassic World Rebirth, and while it didn’t reach the financial heights of its predecessors, it successfully found a new formula for the series that took the excitement out of a park and into the wild. While a sequel is on the way, Edwards ended up leaving the project.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Bayona is a frontrunner to helm the upcoming sequel. Rebirth stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey are all expected to return.

Since launching in 1993, the Jurassic Park franchise has seen its ups and downs, to say the least. The original Steven Spielberg-directed movie is nothing short of revolutionary, with his directorial talents managing to entirely elevate the campy concept of dinosaurs being brought back to life. Spielberg returned for the sequel and, while still a financial success, The Lost World: Jurassic Park didn’t resonate quite as strongly with critics. Joe Johnston directed Jurassic Park III, which continued the diminishing returns of the series, resulting in the franchise’s stagnation.

Jurassic World was a financial sensation, though anyone old enough to remember the original movie couldn’t help but criticize how similar it felt to the original movie and how it didn’t deliver as much freshness into the concept as many had hoped. Fallen Kingdom, however, leaned much more into the realm of monster movies, including a thrilling chase through a creepy mansion as our heroes evaded deadly dinosaurs in its finale.

Bayona took a much bigger swing with his horror-inspired narrative, and while it didn’t earn as strong of reviews as what came before him, it still took in $1.3 billion worldwide. Trevorrow would then return to the series for Jurassic World: Dominion, which largely closed the book on the characters from both the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World series.

Given that Edwards’ breakout movie was 2014’s Godzilla, he similarly approached Rebirth as a monster movie more than anything else. Bayona’s penchant for big swings could make him the perfect choice to continue this narrative, and we’d rather a filmmaker who takes bigger risks at the helm than someone who repeats what’s already been done.

The Jurassic World Rebirth sequel doesn’t yet have a release date.

Would you like to see Bayona return? Let us know in the comments below!

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According to a new report from the outlet tonight, however, Gareth Edwards will not be returning to direct the next installment in the Jurassic World movie franchise.

Deadline details, “Insiders say the decision was made due to creative differences and Gareth Edwards will now focus on other original projects he is developing as the studio begins to open up the search for a new director.” Universal Studios released the following statement to the outlet: “We had an incredible experience working with Gareth on Jurassic World Rebirth.”

Deadline goes on to explain that Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali are expected to return for the Rebirth sequel, with David Koepp again writing the script.

Universal could begin filming the next Jurassic movie as early as next year.

Stay tuned for more as we learn it.

Jurassic World Rebirth was something of a reboot for the franchise, getting back to basics and moving on from any characters previously featured in the Park and World trilogies.

In Jurassic World Rebirth…

A covert extraction team races to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility where dinosaurs too deadly for the original Jurassic Park were left behind. Their mission: collect DNA from three colossal creatures to unlock a drug with huge benefits for humanity. In a terrain populated by perils, they will make a shocking discovery that has been hidden for years.

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It’s up for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Original Screenplay, Costume Design, Achievement in Casting, Makeup & Hairstyling, Original Score, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Sound, Visual Effects, and Original Song.

Other genre films contending for Oscars include Frankenstein with nine nominations, alongside Weapons, Bugonia, KPop Demon Hunters, Jurassic World Rebirth, and The Ugly Stepsister.

Here are all the horror highlights:

Best Picture:

• Bugonia
• F1
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle
• Secret Agent
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners
• Train Dreams

Best Director:

• Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
• Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
• Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
• Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
• Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Actress in a Leading Role:

• Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
• Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
• Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
• Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
• Emma Stone, Bugonia

Actor in a Leading Role:

• Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
• Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
• Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
• Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
• Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

Actress in a Supporting Role:

• Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
• Amy Madigan, Weapons
• Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
• Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Actor in a Supporting Role:

• Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
• Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
• Delroy Lindo, Sinners
• Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
• Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

Adapted Screenplay:

• Bugonia
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• One Battle After Another
• Train Dreams

Original Screenplay:

• Blue Moon
• It Was Just an Accident
• Marty Supreme
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners

Costume Design:

• Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• Sinners

Achievement in Casting:

• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle After Another
• The Secret Agent
• Sinners

Makeup and Hairstyling:

• Frankenstein
• Kokuho
• Sinners
• The Smashing Machine
• The Ugly Stepsister

Original Score:

• Bugonia
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• One Battle After Another
• Sinners

Animated Feature Film:

• Arco
• Elio
• KPop Demon Hunters
• Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
• Zootopia 2

Cinematography:

• Frankenstein
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle After Another
• Sinners
• Train Dreams

Film Editing:

• F1
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle After Another
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners

Original Song:

• “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless
• “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters
• “I Lied to You” from Sinners
• “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from Viva Verdi
• “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams

Production Design:

• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle After Another
• Sinners

Sound:

• F1
• Frankenstein
• One Battle After Another
• Sinners
• Sirat

Visual Effects:

• Avatar: Fire and Ash
• F1
• Jurassic World Rebirth
• The Lost Bus
• Sinners

Who will take home a trophy? Find out when the 98th Academy Awards live air on Sunday, March 15, at 7pm ET/4pm PT on ABC.

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Along with the film, the streamer will host special features:

• Jurassic World Rebirth: Hatching a New Era – Six-part documentary that takes you from script to screen
• Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era – 30-minute broadcast special with cast and crew
• E! @ the Jurassic World Rebirth Premiere – Interviews with cast and other high-profile attendees on the red carpet
• Alternate Opening
• Deleted Scenes
• Gag Reel
• Munched: Becoming Dino Food
• Meet Dolores​​
• A Day at Skywalker Studios
• Hunting for Easter Eggs

The rest of the dinosaur franchise will join Peacock on November 1: 1993’s Jurassic Park, 1997’s The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 2001’s Jurassic Park III, 2015’s Jurassic World, 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One) and written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible).

A covert extraction team races to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility where dinosaurs too deadly for the original Jurassic Park were left behind. Their mission: collect DNA from three colossal creatures to unlock a drug with huge benefits for humanity. In a terrain populated by perils, they will make a shocking discovery that has been hidden for years.

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein star.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “Jurassic World Rebirth takes a step in the right direction, but the previous trilogy backed this franchise so thoroughly into a corner that it may be time to let this series go extinct.”

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From the behind-the-scenes featurette entitled Jurassic World Rebirth: Hatching a New Era, the clip focuses on the creature design of the Distortus Rex, an all-new dino creation.

Whether or not the Distortus Rex is actually a “dinosaur” is up for debate – for what it’s worth, visual effects supervisor David Vickery calls it a “creature” and says he “can’t call it a dinosaur because it’s not” – it’s one of the most monstrous creations from the franchise to date, intentionally designed to look like a mix between a Xenomorph and a Rancor from Star Wars.

Director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) told Empire, “It’s kind of like if the T-Rex was designed by H.R. Giger, and then that whole thing had sex with a Rancor. It’s a design that I was really happy with. I’d like to buy the toy of it when it comes out.”

Watch our exclusive featurette below to see how the D-Rex came to life on screen.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, the seventh installment in the dinosaur franchise is directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One) and written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible). The full Special Features package includes…

• Audio Commentary with Director Gareth Edwards, Production Designer James Clyne, and First Assistant Director Jack Ravenscroft
• Audio Commentary with Director Gareth Edwards, Editor Jabez Olssen, and Visual Effects Supervisor David Vickery
• Alternate Opening
• 2 Deleted Scenes: “Raptors” and “Mutadon Attack”
• Jurassic World Rebirth: Hatching a New Era
  • The World Evolves – Journey into a reimagined Jurassic World with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and the rest of the cast and filmmakers.
  • Off the Deep End – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.
  • Trekking Through Thailand – Follow the cast and crew’s footsteps as they navigate the challenges of shooting in exotic jungles, beaches, and tall grass fields that become home to the Titanosaurs.
  • Rex in the Rapids – Brace for a T. rex encounter that’s different than anything experienced before with a nail-biting river chase recreated from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel.
  • Don’t Look Down – Soar into the Quetzalcoatlus sequence with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Bechir Sylvain as they train for and shoot their cliff rappelling scenes.
  • Mini-Mart Mayhem – Go inside the heart-stopping third act of Jurassic World Rebirth and witness the process of crafting sets that allow the movie’s mutant dinosaurs to step out of nightmare-inspired designs and stop on an exhilarating rampage.
• Meet Dolores – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.
• Munched: Becoming Dino Food – Get a victim’s firsthand view inside the frightening jaws of deadly dinosaurs that munch, chomp, and chew their way into creating unforgettable death sequences.
• A Day at Skywalker Sound – Actress Audrina Miranda guides a personal tour of Skywalker Sound in California to meet the audio editors, foley artists, and mixers who design the movie’s wide array of sounds.
• Hunting for Easter Eggs – Find out where to look for cleverly hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to everything from the first Jurassic Park film to other Steven Spielberg classics.
• Gag Reel

The beloved franchise, which has immersed audiences in a world of dinosaurs for over three decades and grossed more than $6.7 billion dollars at the global box office and counting, evolves in an ingenuous new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. A new era is born. A covert extraction team races to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility where dinosaurs too deadly for the original Jurassic Park were left behind. Their mission: collect DNA from three colossal creatures to unlock a drug with huge benefits for humanity. In a terrain populated by perils, they will make a shocking discovery that has been hidden for years.

Jurassic World Rebirth introduces a new world of characters, brought to life by a cast led by action superstar Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow, The Avengers), Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, “Bridgerton”) and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali (Moonlight, Green Book).

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From executive producer Steven Spielberg, the seventh installment in the dinosaur franchise is directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One) and written by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible).

Special features:

• Audio Commentary with Director Gareth Edwards, Production Designer James Clyne, and First Assistant Director Jack Ravenscroft
• Audio Commentary with Director Gareth Edwards, Editor Jabez Olssen, and Visual Effects Supervisor David Vickery
• Alternate Opening
• 2 Deleted Scenes
• Jurassic World Rebirth: Hatching a New Era
  • The World Evolves – Journey into a reimagined Jurassic World with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and the rest of the cast and filmmakers.
  • Off the Deep End – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.
  • Trekking Through Thailand – Follow the cast and crew’s footsteps as they navigate the challenges of shooting in exotic jungles, beaches, and tall grass fields that become home to the Titanosaurs.
  • Rex in the Rapids – Brace for a T. rex encounter that’s different than anything experienced before with a nail-biting river chase recreated from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel.
  • Don’t Look Down – Soar into the Quetzalcoatlus sequence with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Bechir Sylvain as they train for and shoot their cliff rappelling scenes.
  • Mini-Mart Mayhem – Go inside the heart-stopping third act of Jurassic World Rebirth and witness the process of crafting sets that allow the movie’s mutant dinosaurs to step out of nightmare-inspired designs and stop on an exhilarating rampage.
• Meet Dolores – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.
• Munched: Becoming Dino Food – Get a victim’s firsthand view inside the frightening jaws of deadly dinosaurs that munch, chomp, and chew their way into creating unforgettable death sequences.
• A Day at Skywalker Sound – Actress Audrina Miranda guides a personal tour of Skywalker Sound in California to meet the audio editors, foley artists, and mixers who design the movie’s wide array of sounds.
• Hunting for Easter Eggs – Find out where to look for cleverly hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to everything from the first Jurassic Park film to other Steven Spielberg classics.
• Gag Reel

A covert extraction team races to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility where dinosaurs too deadly for the original Jurassic Park were left behind. Their mission: collect DNA from three colossal creatures to unlock a drug with huge benefits for humanity. In a terrain populated by perils, they will make a shocking discovery that has been hidden for years.

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein star.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “Jurassic World Rebirth takes a step in the right direction, but the previous trilogy backed this franchise so thoroughly into a corner that it may be time to let this series go extinct.”

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Together, they discuss recent fare like 28 Years Later, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Bring Her Back before dusting off older classics like Ghostkeeper, I Saw the Devil, and Eaten Alive.

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The good news for Universal is that Jurassic World Rebirth has once again proven this franchise is bulletproof, with the back-to-basics film from director Gareth Edwards stomping its way to a massive $318.3 million at the global box office across Fourth of July Weekend. That includes $147.3 million that was made from 4,308 theaters here in the United States.

Internationally, Rebirth scared up $171 million across its opening weekend.

Jurassic World Rebirth was #1 at the domestic box office for the weekend, with the film’s three-day traditional opening weekend hitting $91.5 million in the States. How does that compare to the three previous JW movies? Jurassic World opened to $208 million domestically in 2015, followed by Fallen Kingdom with $148 million and Dominion with $145 million.

That gives Rebirth the lowest domestic opening weekend for the Jurassic World saga to date, though $318.3 million is actually its second best global debut behind the first Jurassic World. The news is all around quite good for Universal, with Rebirth proving that this franchise still has a lot of life left in it. But will it match the billion dollar worldwide total of its predecessors when all is said and done? Keep your eyes peeled for fresh updates in the coming weeks.

The reported production budget for this one was $180 million, with a massive marketing spend of course tacked onto that. At this rate, the film will become profitable in the coming days.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery.

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Here’s all the new horror that released from June 30 – July 4, 2025!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

The second movie from Talk to Me directing duo Danny and Michael Philippou, Bring Her Back is now available on Premium VOD for rent ($19.99) or purchase ($24.99) via A24.

Academy Award nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) stars. In the film, “A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.”

Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips, and Mischa Heywood also star in the film directed by Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “It’s impressively bold and shocking in the way the directors continue to push horror boundaries and shatter taboos, especially when it comes to kids, ensuring a nail-biting and grueling experience that’ll leave you wincing and squirming in your seat. But it’s so utterly soul crushing in its unwavering darkness that it’s hard to imagine anything coming close to beating it for the mantle of feel bad horror of the year.”

Writer/Director J.C. Doler’s directorial debut, the Irish folklore horror film The Twin was released onto VOD outlets this past Tuesday by Vertical. Check out the trailer below.

The movie stars Logan Donovan (Colony, Magnum P.I.), Robert Longstreet (Midnight Mass, Fall of the House of Usher), and Aleksa Palladino (The Irishman, The Penguin).

The film’s synopsis: “After the tragic loss of his son, Nicholas (Donovan) struggles with his grief and a strained relationship with his wife Charlie (Palladino). Under the watch of psychiatrist Dr. Beaumont (Longstreet), Nicholas begins experiencing terrifying visions of a shadowy figure that looks like himself. As reality unravels, Nicholas must confront his past and the supernatural force haunting him before it consumes him completely.”

J.C. Doler co-wrote the screenplay along with Paul Petersen, based on a story by Doler, Taylor Bracewell, and Chris Alan Evans. The indie horror film, previously titled The Fetch, was the winner of Best Screenplay at the 2021 Screamfest. The Twin had world premiered at the 2024 Austin Film Festival and won the Audience Award for Dark Matters Feature.

You’ve heard the story, but never like this. Enter the shadowed world of public domain horror movie The Death of Snow White on Digital today via The Horror Collective.

The twisted reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale stars Sanae Loutsis (Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film) and Chelsea Edmundson (Army of the Dead).

Pursued by her stepmother for eternal beauty, Snow White flees into a terrifying forest and aligns with seven bloodthirsty dwarfs — cold-blooded assassins with a knack for brutal killings.

Jason Brooks (Friday the 13th Vengeance 2: Bloodlines) directs from a script he co-wrote with special effects makeup artist Naomi Mechem-Miller.

Tristan Nokes, Meredith Binder, Risa Mei, Jeremy Hallam, Ali Chapman, Colin Miller, Dillon Moore, Michael De Santo II, and Eric Pope round out the cast.

The seventh installment in the multi-billion dollar blockbuster franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth starring Scarlett Johansson is now playing in movie theaters nationwide.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery.

Cocaine incites a shark feeding frenzy in Great White Waters, a new Tubi original from the director of Sharknado that swam onto the free-streaming platform beginning today, July 4.

The film’s official synopsis reads, “When millions in cartel cocaine go missing off Florida’s coast, the search turns savage as vicious sharks close in on anyone daring to claim the stash.”

Angela Cole, Johnny Ramey, Steve Hanks, Ashton Leigh, and Hector Becerra star. Director Anthony C. Ferrante co-wrote the screenplay with Geoff Mead.

This marks the second team-up between Tubi and Ferrante when it comes to sharks; Ferrante stranded a couple with sharks in the 2022 Tubi original Blind Waters. Ferrante is also behind the first five Sharknado films, so he’s well versed in campy shark horror.

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has made its streaming debut on HBO Max for the 4th of July, and Max is streaming the Black American Sign Language (BASL) version of Sinners alongside the original version of the film. Max notes in a press release, “This groundbreaking release marks the first time a streaming platform will exclusively debut a film interpreted in BASL.”

“The release of Sinners with BASL is a major step forward in accessibility, representation, and visibility in streaming,” Max explains. “BASL is a distinct dialect of American Sign Language (ASL) with its own dynamic history and unique grammar, signing space, rhythm, facial expressions, and cultural nuances. For the first time, the Black Deaf community will have streaming access to a more immersive experience in their language. Max subscribers, who sign in ASL but are unfamiliar with this dialect, will also be able to follow along with this interpretation.

“Sinners with BASL is interpreted by Nakia Smith, an influential voice in the Black Deaf community, who delivers a powerful interpretation with cultural depth and linguistic richness that aligns with the film’s themes and historical timeline. Rosa Lee Timm, Director of Artistic Sign Language, is a renowned performance artist and uses her expertise in sign language performance and visual storytelling to ensure cultural authenticity.”

“Accessibility within streaming is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Our goal at Max is to make these great stories accessible to all audiences in a way that is authentic to the content and the communities we serve,” said Naomi Waibel, SVP of Global Product Management at Warner Bros. Discovery. “Sinners with Black American Sign Language is an example of how culturally nuanced access can enrich the viewing experience for our audiences.”

“With ASL” titles, including Sinners, will be displayed on the Max app and indicated with key art featuring the sign language symbol. Look for both versions of the film on the 4th of July.

Written and directed by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed), the critically acclaimed vampire horror film stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, they return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

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In the case of Rebirth, a greedy pharmaceutical company wants to retrieve dino samples for profit, requiring a dangerous mission into an off-limits area that’s been taken over by the most dangerous species and more. The seventh installment of this franchise is at least an improvement over the last, thanks to pared-back simplicity, but it quickly runs out of ideas.

Part of that is due to the way the previous trilogy backed itself into a corner. Jurassic World Rebirth picks up five years after the events of Dominion, quickly erasing the spread of dinosaurs across the globe with the opening reveal that the prehistoric beasts have been dying out in our modern ecosystem. The exception is the oxygen-rich islands near the equator, where dinosaurs are thriving, along with some abandoned genetic experiments.

That’s where the humans come in, with hired merc Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) leading a ragtag crew easily identified as survivors or dino food based on where the needle points on their moral compass. Nervous dino expert Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) and Zora’s trusted right-hand Duncan Kincaid (Mahershala Ali) mark themselves with heroic potential early on, while sleazy Big Pharma rep Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend) all but begs for a brutal demise.

The unlucky but wholesome family who sails too close to the quarantine zone only to run afoul of a Mosasaurus and need rescuing from Zora’s crew? Also predictable in fates, of course, though original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp at least wields them to create a separate survival adventure from the scavenger hunt Zora and crew are tasked to accomplish. Both splintered factions encounter a variety of dangerous reptilian enemies and close escapes, but Rebirth designates its nastiest off-screen PG-13 kills for the morally dubious or red shirts.

Edwards is more than capable of delivering stunning set pieces, which is good news considering that Rebirth is essentially just a series of impressive action sequences that showcase the dinosaurs and the great digital effects bringing them to life. Koepp’s script wisely bypasses the heavy-handed callbacks that plagued the previous installments, therefore giving us a reprieve from the velociraptors in favor of focusing on variety instead. Rebirth attempts to make a big deal about its genetic experiments, like the Distortus Rex, but gets too skittish to explore them beyond standard dino attacks. Worse, the glaring product placement gets more attention; it’s all too easy to get distracted here by the prominent showcase of Mars Inc. candy and Dr. Pepper over dinosaurs when there’s no real sense of danger for those not marked as fodder.

The overt commercialization continues with the dinosaurs themselves, including a new cute little mascot named Dolores, an adorable juvenile Aquilops to be sure, but one so implausibly forced into the proceedings in a way that’s purely designed to sell toys. Rebirth doesn’t really want you to dwell on that, though, but rather just sit back and enjoy the easy, breezy ride. That’s essentially what this sequel is: a safe but fun enough theme park ride.

Rebirth acknowledges that humanity has largely grown bored of dinosaurs and attempts to reset with a pared-back plot meant to remind us why dinosaurs are terrifying. The glaring flaw with that approach is its reluctance to get too scary or intense for the younger viewers who make up the target demo for Jurassic World merch. There’s a great movie buried somewhere beneath the slick, commercialized polish. Enough of it cuts through the artifice to deliver summer escapism fun, but not enough to come close to capturing the awe and intensity of the original that began it all.

Jurassic World Rebirth takes a step in the right direction, but the previous trilogy backed this franchise so thoroughly into a corner that it may be time to let this series go extinct.

Jurassic World Rebirth releases in theaters on July 2, 2025.

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Ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth‘s release on July 2, The Asylum’s mockbuster stomps onto VOD tomorrow, June 24.

It will also play theatrically on June 27 at Laemmle Monica Flim Center in Santa Monica, CA, Aurora Cineplex in Roswell, GA, Film Noir Cinema in Brooklyn, NY, Hickory Ridge Cinemas in Brunswick, OH, and Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis, MN.

When cutting-edge research leads to the creation of living dinosaurs, a team of scientists on a secluded island must risk their lives to prevent the rapidly growing creatures from escaping and attacking the mainland.

Daniel Baldwin (John Carpenter’s Vampires) stars alongside Danielle Titus, Esmeree Sterling, Bryan Scamman, and William Castrogiovanni.

Produced by David Michael Latt (Sharknado, “Z Nation”), the sci-fi action horror film is directed by Marcel Walz (Blood Feast) and written by Alex Heerman (Megaboa).

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You start as Duncan Kincaid chasing the Mosasaurus in a patrol boat, then you play as Dr. Henry Loomis descending a rock mountain with Quetzalcoatlus flying by, and in the final level you’re Zora Bennett driving a truck while avoiding the Titanosaurus and Dilophosaurus.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, a new era is born when the seventh installment in the Jurassic franchise opens on July 2 via Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs.

When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali co-stars as Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader. Jonathan Bailey plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Rupert Friend appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

The cast also includes Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda as Reuben’s family and Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews.

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From executive producer Steven Spielberg, a new era is born when the seventh installment in the Jurassic franchise opens on July 2 via Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs.

When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali co-stars as Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader. Jonathan Bailey plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Rupert Friend appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

The cast also includes Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda as Reuben’s family and Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews.

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• Elvira: Mistress of the Dark – Elvira on Broom, Elvira with Pumpkins
• Casper – Casper (with human chase variant), Kat, Stretch / Fatso / Stinkie (three pack)
• Ghostbusters II – Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Vigo
• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Baby Beetlejuice, Wolf Jackson (glow in the dark), Bob as Beetlejuice
• Jurassic World Rebirth – Spinosaurus (10″ jumbo), Mosasaurus, Titanosaurus, Distortus Rex, Quetzalcoatlus, Aquilops

Standard Pop! figures start at $14.99.

From director Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) and writer David Koepp (Jurassic Park), Jurassic World Rebirth stomps into theaters on July 2 via Universal.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

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From bold snacks and collectible drinkware to blockbuster-sized deals, here’s what’s waiting to be discovered:

• Drinkware Collectibles: Customers can get their hands on the limited-edition Big Gulp drink cups and badge-style dangler straws featuring the Titanosaurus, Mosasaurus and Quetzalcoatlus
• Slurpee Drink Flavors: Cool off with ferocious Slurpee drink flavors like Mission: Deep Blue and Mission: Colossal Cherry, the classic Blue Raspberry and Cherry Slurpee drink flavors renamed
• 7-Select Snacks and More: Chomp into huge flavors with exclusive snacks like 7-Select Replenish Blue Raspberry Zero Sugar and 7-Select Gummi Dinosaurs
• Hot Food Combos: Feed the inner apex predator with value deals in dinosaur packaging, including 5-piece Bone-in Wings for $5 and any two pizza slices and a Big Gulp drink for $2

7-Eleven’s online merch store 7Collection is roaring to life with exclusive Jurassic World Rebirth apparel, from bold graphic tees and adventurous button-downs to a trucker hat.

7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members who purchase any 20-ounce Dr Pepper bottle at 7-Eleven and Speedway stores can score a chance to win daily movie tickets, now through July 16.

From June 27 to July 6, three stores — 7-Eleven in Burbank, CA, 7-Eleven in New York, NY, and Speedway in Beavercreek, OH — will be transformed into a Jurassic World Rebirth experience with immersive decor, photo ops, and collectibles.

From director Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) and writer David Koepp (Jurassic Park), Jurassic World Rebirth stomps into theaters on July 2 via Universal.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein star.

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From MGA Entertainment in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, the mystery capsules allow fans to make, shake, collect, and display 12 baby dinosaur miniatures.

Each capsule contains either an egg or a hybrid cylinder with a mystery dinosaur along with unique accessories and supplies. Scan the included QR code to learn about the species within.

Users inject their egg or cylinder with “DNA” powder and liquid to bring the creature to life. Shake it and wait for the materials to separate, revealing the dinosaur. The capsule packaging transforms into an incubator display for the dino.

“MGA Entertainment is very excited for this new collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences to bring Jurassic World fans a prehistoric-themed collectible,” said MGA Chief Marketing Officer Josh Hackbarth. “We’re thrilled with this innovative line and can’t wait for fans to unleash their creativity and experience the prehistoric magic in a whole new, Miniverse way!”

Make It Mini Dinosaurs capsules are available now at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and the MGA Shop with a suggested retail price of $9.99.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Jurassic World Rebirth stomps into theaters on July 2.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein star.

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Visual effects supervisor/second unit director David Vickery previews in the featurette, “We’re looking for any way that we can to have the hairs on the back of your neck rise.”

Star Scarlett Johansson adds, “That’s what brings the excitement… you are just in a constant state of peril.” Watch the latest Jurassic World Rebirth featurette down below.

The seventh installment in the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchise opens in theaters on July 2, 2025, and it’s taking us to the research facility for the original Jurassic Park.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery.

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The theater chain’s “colossal merch” lineup will include an exclusive T-Rex popcorn bucket, which will come with a free same-day refill. It’ll cost $30, with XL popcorn on the side.

We’re also getting Jurassic World Rebirth popcorn tins and souvenir cups from Cinemark, along with a few plushies. You can preview the full lineup below, coming soon to Cinemark!

You can grab your Jurassic World Rebirth tickets from Cinemark today.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg and director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla), a new era is born when Rebirth releases in theaters on July 2.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery.

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Movie-themed popcorn buckets have become a hot ticket item in recent years, with theater chains and the major studios raking in extra cash by coming up with creative new vessels for everyone’s favorite movie theater snack. Jurassic World Rebirth is getting at least one official popcorn bucket this summer, and it’s going to be available exclusively at Regal theaters.

It’s been dubbed the “Incubator Dual Container,” and it looks to feature both a popcorn bucket and a drink holder side-by-side. Inside the popcorn bucket you’ll find a baby raptor, who you’ll have to compete with every time you reach for a handful of your buttery popcorn.

Preview the Incubator Dual Container popcorn bucket below.

Get your Jurassic World Rebirth tickets through Regal today.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg and director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla), a new era is born when Rebirth releases in theaters on July 2.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery.

A new era of collectibles is born. Get your claws on the Incubator Dual Container, coming exclusively to Regal, and get your tickets for #JurassicWorldRebirth now. @JurassicWorld

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From executive producer Steven Spielberg, a new era is born when the seventh installment in the Jurassic franchise opens on July 2 via Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs.

When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali co-stars as Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader. Jonathan Bailey plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Rupert Friend appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

The cast also includes Luna Blaise, David Iacono, and Audrina Miranda as Reuben’s family and Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews.

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The seventh installment in the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchise opens in theaters on July 2, 2025, and it’s taking us to the research facility for the original Jurassic Park.

Getting to the island will involve surviving a harrowing Mosasaurus attack at sea, and once there we’ll come face to face with the franchise’s newest monster: the D-Rex.

Check out the new teaser below for a taste of next week’s trailer…

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery.

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Entertainment Weekly introduces this new cast of characters, led by Scarlett Johansson’s Zora Bennett, in an exclusive preview piece featuring four brand new images from the movie.

Johansson’s Zora is joined by Mahershala Ali’s Duncan and Jonathan Bailey’s Dr. Loomis, with the trio being compared to iconic trio Brody, Quint and Hooper from Jaws.

Entertainment Weekly previews, “The version of Jurassic World Rebirth that exists now — even as [director] Gareth Edwards still has a ways to go to finalize the edit — is closer in spirit to Jaws. Johansson’s Zora is the Brody (Roy Scheider’s character), hunting for a prehistoric creature with Henry as the Hooper figure and Duncan filling the Quint void.”

The other main characters featured in the film are the Delgados, a vacationing family that Zora and her team have to rescue from a dinosaur attack while they’re out on their own mission to secure potentially life-saving dinosaur DNA. Head over to EW to learn more.

From director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) and writer David Koepp (Jurassic Park), Jurassic World Rebirth will stomp into theaters on July 2, 2025.

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Daniel Baldwin (John Carpenter’s Vampires) stars in the indie mockbuster alongside Bryan Scamman, Danielle Titus, and Esmeree Sterling.

When cutting-edge research leads to the creation of living dinosaurs, a team of scientists on a secluded island must risk their lives and confront the now-growing creatures to prevent the animals from escaping and attacking the mainland.

Produced by David Michael Latt (Sharknado, “Z Nation”), the film is directed by Marcel Walz (Blood Feast) and written by Alex Heerman (Megaboa).

While we wait for the trailer, the first stills can be seen above and below.

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The official name of Rebirth‘s new dinosaur? Distortus Rex aka D-Rex.

Director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) tells Empire this week, “It’s kind of like if the T-Rex was designed by H.R. Giger, and then that whole thing had sex with a Rancor. It’s a design that I was really happy with. I’d like to buy the toy of it when it comes out.”

We’ve only gotten brief glimpses of the six-limbed D-Rex in the film’s teasers and trailers thus far, and we may have to wait until July 2, 2025 for the full reveal on the big screen.

Gareth Edwards directs the franchise’s seventh installment from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

The idea behind Jurassic World Rebirth is to tap back into the vibes of the original Jurassic Park, whisking us off to an island inhabited by dinosaurs far too dangerous for the parks.

In the new movie, “The planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.”

Standing in the way of the film’s human characters? You guessed it. The D-Rex.

Watch a previously released TV spot below for a sneak peek.

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This guide covers the highlights of what’s already been announced, but as always, expect surprise streaming, Digital, and VOD releases to pop up in the coming months as horror continues to thrive and dominate.

Here are the horror movies you don’t want to miss in Summer 2025!

A Desert – May 2 (Theaters)

Photographer Alex Clark (Green Room’s Kai Lennox) embarks on a solo road trip to capture abandoned roadside structures and buildings in desolate stretches of Southwestern desert, hoping to reinvigorate his stalled career in director Joshua Erkman’s feature debut. Instead, Alex finds himself trapped in an unsettling nightmare when rowdy Renny (Zachary Ray Sherman) knocks on his motel room door. In true neo-noir form, there’s a savage nihilism to A Desert that packs a punch (our review).

Holy Night: Demon Hunters – May 2 (Theaters)

Train to Busan breakout star Don Lee produces and stars in this upcoming action horror hybrid as Ba Woo, the brawny leader of a secret demon hunting trio. Naturally, their latest job finds them facing off with an unimaginable new threat unlike any this trio has faced before. Watch the trailer here.

Rosario – May 2 (Theaters)

Wall Street stockbroker Rosario Fuentes uncovers an unsettling occult secret when her grandmother dies, leaving her to sort through her belongings. As supernatural occurrences plague her, Rosario must confront her family’s buried secrets and face the truth about the sacrifices and choices they made. Felipe Vargas (Milk Teeth) makes his feature directorial debut from a script by Alan Trezza (We Summon the Darkness, Burying the Ex). Emeraude Toubia (“Shadowhunters”), David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil), Paul Ben-Victor, José Zúñiga, Diana Lein, and Emilia Faucher star. Watch the trailer now.

Clown in a Cornfield – May 9 (Theaters)

The young adult slasher novel by author Adam Cesare is preparing to make a bloody splash on the big screen in Clown in a Cornfield, and Eli Craig (Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) directs the adaptation. The plot centers around teen Quinn and her father as they relocate to Kettle Springs, a small middle of nowhere town with already simmering tension when the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory mascot, Frendo the clown, begins to slaughter. Katie Douglas (Ginny & Georgia), Carson MacCormac (Shazam!), Aaron Abrams (Hannibal), Will Sasso (The Three Stooges), and Kevin Durand (Abigail) lead the cast in this fun teen slasher (our review).

Daydreamers – May 9 (Select Theaters)

Horror, fantasy, and thriller collide in one of Vietnam’s first vampire movies from writer-director Timothy Linh Bui. The genre-bender is set in modern-day Saigon and follows a vampire raised in secret, one who sets off a deadly chain of events when he breaks vampire law. Chi Pu, Trinh Thao, Thuan Nguyen, and Tran Ngoc Vang star. Watch the trailer here.

Kryptic – May 9 (Digital)

Calling all cryptid lovers; director Kourtney Roy‘s feature debut introduces a new type of creature feature. Kay Hall (Chloe Pirrie) can’t remember anything before the bizarre encounter in the woods that wiped her memory and left her traumatized. A return to where it began, Krypto Peak, stirs up scattered but visceral memories of an eerie Sasquatch-like creature, turning Kay’s quest for answers into a hunt for the creature (our review).

The Moogai – May 9 (Theaters)

Sarah and Fergus, a hopeful young Aboriginal couple, give birth to their second baby. But what should be a joyous time of their lives becomes sinister when Sarah starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby in the feature debut by writer-director Jon Bell. Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt, Tessa Rose, Clarence Ryan, Toby Leonard Moore, and Bella Heathcote star. The Moogai adapts Bell’s award-winning 2021 short film of the same name (our review).

Sew Torn – May 9 (Theaters)

Director Freddy Macdonald makes his feature debut, adapting his short film of the same name that screened theatrically ahead of Ready or Not. The darkly comedic crime thriller with horror influences follows a seamstress who must weigh her options when she stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong. Sew Torn explores the Rube Goldberg-esque consequences of each outcome. Eve Connolly (“Vikings”), Calum Worthy (“The Act”), K Callan (Knives Out, “Poker Face”), Caroline Goodall (Schindler’s List, White Squall) and John Lynch (The Watchers, “The Terror”) star.

A Breed Apart – May 16 (Theaters, On Demand, Digital)

This horror comedy puts a meta twist on The Breed, the 2006 horror movie produced by Wes Craven. Violet becomes part of her own horrific reality show when she’s invited alongside influencers to a private island getaway; they’re pitted against each other to capture the island’s legendary man-eating dogs before they become victims of the monstrous canines. Virginia Gardner (Fall) and Grace Caroline Currey star alongside Page Kennedy (The Meg) in the new movie directed by filmmaking brothers Griff and Nathan Furst. Check out the trailer.

Final Destination Bloodlines – May 16 (Theaters and IMAX)

“In death there are no accidents, no coincidences, no mishaps, and no escapes,” Tony Todd‘s Bludworth says in 2000’s Final Destination. Death is back with a brand new installment in New Line Cinema’s bloody successful franchise that takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice. Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that awaits them all. Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein (Freaks) direct from a script by Guy Busick (Scream 5, Scream 6) and Lori Evans Taylor (Cellar Door). Watch the trailer here.

Hurry Up Tomorrow – May 16 (Theaters)

The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) stars as an insomniac faced with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence in Lionsgate’s Hurry Up Tomorrow. The psychological thriller will be an extension of The Weeknd’s sixth studio album of the same title that debuted in January, which will stand alongside the film’s score by The Weeknd and Daniel Lopatin. Directed by Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes at Night), the upcoming thriller stars Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan. Trey Edward Shults & Abel Tesfaye & Reza Fahim wrote the screenplay. Watch the trailer now.

The Severed Sun – May 16 (VOD & Limited Theaters)

An isolated religious community is torn asunder by the arrival of a mysterious beast in the folk horror movie arriving this May from Dark Sky Films. Emma Appleton (“The Witcher”), Toby Stephens (“Lost In Space”), Jodhi May (The Silent Twins), Lewis Gribben (T2 Trainspotting), Barney Harris (“The Wheel of Time”), Oliver Maltman (Another Year), and James Swanton (The First Omen, Stopmotion) star in the feature debut by writer-director Dean Puckett. Read our review.

Fear Street: Prom Queen – May 23 (Netflix)

Matt Palmer (Calibre) is directing the franchise’s brand new fourth installment set in 1988, placing the film between Fear Street: 1994 and Fear Street: 1978. While that’s the chronological placement, we understand this is a standalone tale. The class of 1988 is in for one hell of a prom night when prom court nominees start mysteriously disappearing. Will Prom Queen top the bread slicer death from the original trilogy? Time will tell, but we do know that Palmer considers this entry a love letter to ’80s slasher movies. (The trailer just dropped, too).

Sister Midnight – May 23 (Theaters)

Filmmaker Karan Kandhari makes his feature debut with a genre bender that follows a rebellious newlywed Uma (Radhika Apte) who’s less than thrilled with her arranged marriage. Feeling unsuited for a life of domesticity, Uma unshackles herself and embarks on a journey of self-discovery paved with pitch black humor and horror. Expect a stylish and unpredictable debut with a banging soundtrack, courtesy of Interpol frontman Paul Banks, making his debut as composer.

The Surrender – May 23 (Shudder)

Filmmaker Julia Max’s gnarly occult horror movie stars Colby Minifie (“The Boys “) and Kate Burton (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as a prickly daughter and mother duo dealing with the loss of a patriarch, and their fraught relationship gets tested further when mom hires an occultist to resurrect her husband from the dead. Expect a visceral journey into the hells of grief (our review).

Bring Her Back – May 30 (Theaters)

Siblings uncover a terrifying ritual at the isolated home of their new foster mother in the sophomore effort by Talk to Me filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou. Sally Hawkins stars in the film described as “soul-shaking possession horror.” The directors recently teased what to expect. Watch the eerie trailer here.

Dangerous Animals – June 6 (Theaters)

The director behind The Devil’s Candy and The Loved Ones, Sean Byrne, is back with a new horror movie centered around a sadistic killer who feeds his victims to sharks. Jai Courtney (The Suicide Squad) stars as the shark-obsessed serial killer, with Hassie Harrison (“Yellowstone”) as a kidnapped surfer trying to escape his clutches with her life. Catch up on the trailer here.

I Don’t Understand You – June 6 (Theaters)

Andrew Rannells (A Simple Favor) and Nick Kroll (“The League”) star as a couple setting off on a picture perfect Italian vacation that goes awry when they’re stranded in the middle of nowhere. Writers-directors David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano‘s pitch black horror comedy turns fear into bloodshed, with an emphasis on dark humor featured in the trailer.

Predator: Killer of Killers – June 6 (Hulu)

The first of two Predator films to arrive this year from director Dan Trachtenberg, this one is an animated anthology that showcases Yautja warriors hunting human prey across global history. The voice cast includes Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez, and Aliens‘ Michael Biehn. For the full trailer and more of what to expect, Bloody Disgusting visited the edit bay to uncover exciting details on this animated feature.

The Ritual – June 6 (Theaters)

It’s not the fictional portrayal of the Schmidt case, which remains the most thoroughly documented exorcism in American history, that intrigues in David Midell‘s exorcism horror movie. It’s stars Al Pacino and Dan Stevens, who play the two priests who must put aside their differences to save a young woman’s soul. The teaser is available now.

Best Wishes to All – June 13 (Shudder)

The winner of Overlook Film Fest’s “Scariest Feature” Award follows a young nursing student’s descent into madness when she visits her grandparents’ home and discovers their dark secret. This Japanese horror movie hails from writer-director Yûta Shimotsu and stars Kotone Furukawa and Koya Matsudai.

28 Years Later – June 20 (Theaters)

The long-awaited follow-up to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later explores life after the rage virus catastrophically changed the world nearly three decades ago. Original director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland return for the new sequel that’s set to launch a new trilogy. Jack O’Connell (Amy Winehouse: Back To Black), Jodie Comer (Alone in the Dark, “Killing Eve”), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven the Hunter), ​Alfie Williams (“His Dark Materials”) and Ralph Fiennes (The Menu) star. Watch the intense trailer here.

M3GAN 2.0 – June 27 (Theaters)

The sequel picks up two years after AI marvel M3GAN went rogue and nearly killed her maker, only this time the killer dancing queen will be enlisted to battle against an even bigger AI threat. Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis return to star. Watch the over-the-top trailer; M3GAN 2.0 is dialing up the insanity, to say the very least.

Jurassic World: Rebirth – July 2 (Theaters)

Scarlett Johansson leads a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs in the seventh installment of this popular dinosaur franchise, set five years after Jurassic World Dominion. Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton. Watch the trailer now.

Else – July 8 (Fandor, Digital)

The feature debut by French director Thibault Emin introduces a blossoming romance amidst an ominous epidemic. Love turns into a shapeshifting body horror nightmare for the couple. The poetic, unique body horror film was penned by Emin, Alice Butaud, and Emma Sandona. Matthieu Sampeur and Edith Proust star. 

I Know What You Did Last Summer – July 18 (Theaters)

The Fisherman is back and more brutal than ever when five friends cover up their deadly mistake in this legacy sequel from director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Do Revenge). Jennifer Love Hewitt is back as Julie James and Freddie Prinze Jr. is back as Ray Bronson, joining a new generation caught in the Fisherman’s crosshairs. Billy Campbell, Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Haur-King, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols, and Gabbriette also star. In case you missed the trailer, you can watch here.

The Banished – July 18 (Digital)

The latest from writer-director Joseph Sims-Dennett (Observance) follows a woman in search of her missing brother. When she uncovers the truth, she faces a darkness that threatens to consume her, too. Meg Clarke, Leighton Cardno, Gautier Pavlovic-Hobba, Tony Hughes, and Diane Smith star.

Together – July 30 (Theaters)

Alison Brie and Dave Franco star in director Michael Shanks’ body horror movie about a stagnating couple dealing with co-dependency issues of the Lovecraftian kind when they move to the countryside to become closer. It’s a romantic dramedy turned crowd-pleasing horror movie (our review).

Weapons – August 8 (Theaters)

Barbarian director Zach Cregger is back with a new mysterious horror movie that prefers to keep plot details close to the vest. Weapons has been described as “batshit insane,” which is enough to pique our curiosity. The impressive cast includes Wolf Man‘s Julia Garner, Josh Brolin (Dune 2), Alden Ehrenreich (Cocaine Bear), Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives). The trailer doesn’t give much away either; Weapons is still a mystery.

Jimmy and Stiggs – August 15 (Theaters)

The new horror movie from indie filmmaker Joe Begos (Bliss, Christmas Bloody Christmas) follows a down-on-his-luck filmmaker (Begos) who claims he was abducted by aliens and enlists his friend (Matt Mercer) to take them down. Begos’ latest is described as being in the vein of “Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson’s low budget over the top splatter fests.”

Witchboard – August 15 (Theaters)

A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors and The Blob director Chuck Russell makes his return to horror with a reimagining of 1986’s Witchboard. Emily, her fiancé Christian and their friends are working toward opening a cafe in New Orleans’ French Quarter. But those plans get complicated when Emily discovers an ancient witchboard once used to summon spirits. Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), Antonia Desplat (Shantaram) and Charlie Tahan (Ozark) star. Russell has previously teased sequel plans if Witchboard resonates with audiences.

The Toxic Avenger – August 29 (Theaters)

The hero the world needs right now may very well be The Toxic Avenger, who returns to theaters with a brand new unrated reboot this Labor Day weekend. Downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage) transforms into a mutant vigilante thanks to a freak accident. Armed with his signature mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while navigating single parenthood. Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood also star in this reboot from filmmaker Macon Blair, and you can watch the teaser now.

Strange Harvest – August 2025 (Theaters)

Framed entirely as a grisly true crime documentary, the latest by writer-director Stuart Ortiz, one half of the filmmaking duo known as The Vicious Brothers (Grave Encounters, Extraterrestrial), tracks a grisly serial killer’s murder spree across San Bernardino County. It’s true crime with an eerie supernatural twist (our review).

Abraham’s Boys – TBA Summer 2025 (Theaters)

Filmmaker Natasha Kermani (V/H/S/85, Lucky) adapts Joe Hill‘s short story that serves as a sequel to Bram Stoker‘s Dracula. It follows siblings Max and Rudy Van Helsing confronting their family legacy when they uncover their father’s history with Dracula, and stars Titus Welliver (“Bosch”), Jocelin Donahue (The House of the Devil), Judah Mackey (“The Young And The Restless”), Aurora Perrineau (“Westworld”), and Brady Hepner (The Black Phone).

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Jurassic World Rebirth has been rated “PG-13” for “intense sequences of violence/action, bloody images, some suggestive references, language and a drug reference.”

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchise opens in theaters on July 2, 2025 from Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery.

The idea behind Jurassic World Rebirth is to scale the franchise back to the vibes of the original Jurassic Park, telling a fresh story filled with characters that are brand new to the saga.

Learn more by watching a previously released featurette below.

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“At some moments, the music is so loud and so strong and dynamic that we feel it,” Desplat previews in the featurette below. “The audience will feel it for sure.”

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise opens on July 2 from Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein star.

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From executive producer Steven Spielberg, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise opens on July 2 from Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein star.

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“It harkens back to the first film. It’s a survival story,” says Scarlett Johansson. “We’ve really gone back to basics to imagine yourself in this circumstance on this Jurassic island.”

“I know that it will bring back the wonder of seeing Jurassic for the first time,” adds Jonathan Bailey.

“It will have a lot of humor and it will be fun, but it also has a lot of very scary, very intense moments,” teases director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla).

Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp returned to pen the script, which incorporates a raft sequence from Michael Crichton‘s original novel that didn’t make it into the 1993 film.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein round out the cast.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Jurassic World Rebirth opens on July 2 from Universal.

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The Bite n’ Blast Mosasaurus is fans’ first chance to bring home the prehistoric thrills of the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise.

The aquatic reptile has a button-activated “bite” feature that opens the mouth, allowing it to swallow the included Dilophosaurus figure whole. Press the button again to “blast” the prey back out.

The Mosasaurus measures 25.7″ long and has articulated joints. Scan the Tracking Code under the fin in the free Jurassic World Play app to unlock a digital version of the dinosaur in the game.

Priced at $39.99, the figure due out in June ahead of the film’s release on July 2 via Universal.

Other Jurassic World Rebirth toys coming soon from Mattel include Tail Thrasher Spinosaurus, Power Devour Tyrannosaurus Rex, Aerial Ambush Quetzalcoatlus, Titanosaurus, Super Colossal Mosasaurus, and Super Colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Dino enthusiasts can also look forward to the Mosasaurus Rescue Action Boat from Matchbox as well as Mosasaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, Spinosaurus, and Titanosaurus figures from LEGO.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Jurasic World Rebirth is directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) and written by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein star.

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From executive producer Steven Spielberg, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise opens on July 2, 2025 via Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived.

The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs.

When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali co-stars as Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader. Jonathan Bailey plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Rupert Friend appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein round out the cast.

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The accompanying article reveals that the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise will lean into the horror elements.

“It’s got to be dangerous,” asserts producer Frank Marshall. “You’re in a new place, you don’t know what’s around the corner. You’ve got a different jungle, you’ve got more water, you’ve got higher cliffs. There’s a little bit of everything that’s scary.”

“When you make a creature, you get a big, massive pot and you pour in your favorite monsters from other films and books,” says director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla). Describing a particular dinosaur that turns up in the trailer, he teases, “Some Rancor went in there, some H.R. Giger went in there, a little T. rex went in there.”

The filmmaker drew inspiration from the works of Steven Spielberg, who serves as executive producer. “To me, it’s like a heist movie that meets all the films of Steven Spielberg I loved growing up,” Edward said. “The three films we were orbiting were Jaws, Indiana Jones, and the awe and wonder of the original Jurassic.”

Edwards continues, “Jurassic Park is a horror film in the witness protection program. Most people don’t think of it like that. We all went to see it as kids. But I was scared shitless, to be honest, when I was at the cinema watching the T. rex attack. It’s one of the most well-directed scenes in cinema history, so the bar’s really high to come on board and try and do this.”

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs.

When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali co-stars as Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader. Jonathan Bailey plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Rupert Friend appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein round out the cast.

Written by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, Jurassic World Rebirth hits theaters on July 2 via Universal.

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From executive producer Steven Spielberg, the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise opens on July 2 via Universal.

Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla) directs from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Scarlett Johansson stars as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs.

When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali co-stars as Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader. Jonathan Bailey plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Rupert Friend appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, and Ed Skrein round out the cast.

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Welcome to Bloody Disgusting’s 2025 Horror Preview.

How massive will 2025 be for horror? If this preview of the year’s looming horror offerings is any indication, horror fans may be spoiled for choice. Of course, expect some release dates to shift and many surprises yet to get announced in the coming months. In other words, this is only the beginning of the year’s horror offerings.

Here are over 50 horror movies we’re excited to check out in 2025.

Birdeater – January 10

A bachelor party weekend transforms into an intense nightmare in Birdeater, directed by the filmmaking duo Jack Clark and Jim Weir. According to the trailer, we can expect things to get feral.

Wolf Man – January 17

Leigh Whannell’s take on a Universal Monsters classic arrives hot on the heels of the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the new year. Whannell’s Wolf Man leans heavily into the body horror of a man transforming into a monster, drawing more from 1980s films like The Fly.

Grafted – January 24

If there’s one emerging 2025 horror trend already, it might be body horror. Experimentations on a revolutionary skin grafting procedure get weird and gross in Sasha Rainbow’s feature debut. Look for this one to arrive on Shudder this month.

Presence – January 24

Steven Soderbergh’s Presence delivers a new spin on the haunted house movie, framing everything from the perspective of a ghost haunting the family that’s just moved into a seemingly idyllic suburban home.

Companion – January 31

Drew Hancock’s mysterious new sci-fi horror movie is playing coy on plot details, outside of a fantastic cast led by Sophie Thatcher. Between being produced by Barbarian filmmaker Zach Cregger and Boulderlight Pictures and an intriguing trailer, we’re in.

Dark Match – January 31

Writer and Director Lowell Dean (WolfCop) is back with new horror movie Dark Match, in which a small time wrestling company accepts a well-paying but too good to be true gig in a backwoods town only to learn, too late, that the community is run by a mysterious cult leader… and their event is now a pay-per-view fight to the death.

Heart Eyes – February 7

The filmmakers behind Freaky, Happy Death Day and Werewolves Within join forces for a new slasher, this one taking aim at romance on Valentine’s Day. Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within, Scare Me) is directing the Valentine’s Day-themed horror movie, with Mason Gooding (Scream) and Olivia Holt (“Cruel Summer”) starring.

The Dead Thing – February 14

Elric Kane’s solo feature debut follows “a young woman lost in a series of meaningless connections, who falls in love with a charismatic and sensitive man, who hides a dark secret that turns her affair into a dangerous obsession.”

The Gorge – February 14

Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy play elite snipers who fall in love during their top-secret mission guarding The Gorge, but there’s a strange threat below that will test their love and all of humanity. The latest from director Scott Derrickson heads to Apple TV+ this Valentine’s Day.

The Monkey – February 21

Fresh off this year’s box office hit Longlegs, director Osgood Perkins is headed into the world of Stephen King with The Monkey, and it looks like a bloody delight. The trailer all but promises a very darkly funny and gory horror movie ahead.

In the Lost Lands – March 7

The next movie from Paul W.S. Anderson (Mortal Kombat, Event Horizon, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter) adapts “Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin’s short story. Milla Jovovich stars as a feared sorceress sent to retrieve a magical power for her queen, with Dave Bautista as her guide. Editor’s note: In the Lost Lands was previously dated for February 28.

Death of a Unicorn – Spring 2025

In A24’s dark comedy, “A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard Grant) seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.” Horror master John Carpenter composes the score for this wacky genre-bender.

The Shrouds – Spring 2025

David Cronenberg’s latest follows a grieving man as he invents technology that enables the living to monitor their dear departed in their shrouds. While the king of body horror explores death and burials in The Shrouds, expect this genre-bender to favor dark comedy.

Opus – March 14

Ayo Edebiri stars as a young writer in this A24 horror movie who is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan. The “flashy pop horror” movie also stars John Malkovich and Amber Midthunder.

Ash – March 21

ASH is the new sci-fi horror film from Grammy Award Winner and filmmaker Flying Lotus (Kuso, V/H/S/99). “On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya (Eiza González) awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When Brion (Aaron Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive.”

The Woman in the Yard – March 28

Up next from director Jaume Collet-Serra (House of Wax, Orphan, The Shallows) is the Universal & Blumhouse thriller The Woman in the Yard. No plot details have been revealed at this time, but it’ll star Danielle Deadwyler (Netflix’s Carry-On, also directed by Collet-Serra).

Drop – April 11

Christopher Landon’s love letter to Brian DePalma stars Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy as Violet, “a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry (It Ends with Us’ Brandon Sklenar) is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.”

The Ritual – April 18

Al Pacino (The Devil’s Advocate) and Dan Stevens (Cuckoo, Abigail) star in the film that “follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Pacino) — who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.”

Sinners – April 18

Michael B. Jordan stars in dual roles in Ryan Coogler’s upcoming movie that was filmed for IMAX. As for plot, “Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.”

Until Dawn – April 25

Director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle Creation, Shazam) helms an adaptation of the popular horror video game that sees a group of friends attacked by a masked maniac during a weekend getaway in the mountains. Peter Stormare (Clown, John Wick 2) will reprise his role from the Until Dawn game.

Clown in a Cornfield – May 9

Get ready to meet Friendo. Author Adam Cesare gave rise to a new slasher villain in the horror novel Clown in a Cornfield, and the horror movie adaptation is on the way. A fresh start in the quaint town of Kettle Springs turns into a harrowing bid for survival when tensions between generations boil over, and a killer clown arrives to cull the playing field.

Final Destination Bloodlines – May 16

Death is back with inventive, elaborate kills for those who managed to escape his grasp in the sixth entry of this popular horror franchise. Late horror legend Tony Todd is also expected to return as William Bludworth, a mysterious character who has a history of making appearances in the Final Destination movies.

Hurry Up Tomorrow – May 16

Grammy-winning and Oscar and Emmy-nominated artist The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) is set to expand his musical universe with a feature-starring role in this psychological thriller. Plot details are scarce, but the film concludes The Weeknd’s artistic trilogy, completing the journey that began with After Hours and Dawn FM. It Comes at Night director Trey Edward Shults directs; Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan also star.

28 Years Later – June 20

Director Danny Boyle reteams with writer Alex Garland (28 Days Later, Ex Machina, Annihilation) on 28 Years Later, the first installment of a brand new trilogy that’ll continue in 2026 with Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The fantastic trailer solidified that this first sequel in a planned new trilogy is all but destined to become a huge summer hit.

M3GAN 2.0 – June 27

Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are back alongside everyone’s favorite killer dancing queen for M3GAN 2.0, with Akela Cooper (Malignant, M3GAN) once again writing the script and Gerard Johnstone directing.

Jurassic World Rebirth – July 2

Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, The Creator) takes the reins on this franchise installment that seeks to course correct to the suspenseful tone of Steven Spielberg’s original film. Scarlett Johansson stars in Jurassic World Rebirth.

I Know What You Did Last Summer – July 18

Plot details haven’t been revealed as of yet, but the original I Know What You Did Last Summer follows four young friends who are separated by a tragic accident but reunited when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding maniac in their small seaside town. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt are set to return in this sequel.

Beneath the Storm – August 1

Norwegian filmmaker Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow, Violent Night) is headed into the open waters for a shark attack horror movie that stars Phoebe Dynevor (Fair Play), Whitney Peak (Hocus Pocus 2) and Djimon Hounsou (A Quiet Place: Part II).

Insidious 6 – August 29

Not to be confused with the previously announced and undated spinoff Thread: An Insidious Tale, a new installment of the popular supernatural franchise is set to arrive this summer. Plot details remain under wraps at this time.

The Conjuring: Last Rites – September 5

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will make their final bow as Ed and Lorraine Warren in the final installment of the main series. Michael Chaves (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The Nun II) directs from a script by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (The Conjuring 2).

Him – September 19

Previously titled Goat, Justin Tipping’s sports-themed psychological horror movie centers on a “promising young athlete who is invited to train with a team’s retiring star.” It’s described as “a blood-chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, power, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost.” Jordan Peele produces.

The Bride! – September 26

Director Maggie Gyllenhaal is bringing the iconic Bride of Frankenstein back to life, with Jessie Buckley as the titular Bride. Christian Bale stars as “a lonely Frankenstein who travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement.”

Saw XI – September 26

Take this entry with a grain of salt. Lionsgate announced this sequel’s release date in April 2024, with Saw X director Kevin Greutert returning to direct. Still, with no new updates since, and rumors of behind the scenes chaos, it seems likely to expect another shift or delay. But we’re keeping our fingers crossed for more lethal traps to haunt our Halloween season.

Hell House LLC: Lineage – October 2025

The popular Halloween found footage series is back with what could be the final entry. The installment will continue a deeper dive into the back stories of various characters within the franchise, while introducing new characters and storylines, and you can watch the first teaser now.

Black Phone 2 – October 17

Ethan Hawke will be back as The Grabber in Scott Derrickson’s sequel, alongside Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon, Incoming), Madeleine McGraw (Toy Story 4, Secrets of Sulphur Springs), and Jeremy Davies (Justified). While no plot details have been revealed, it feels safe to assume that the Grabber will want revenge from beyond the grave.

Bugonia – November 7

Up next from Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) is Bugonia, an English-language remake of 2003’s Korean genre-bender Save the Green Planet!, with Ari Aster producing. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in the film that follows a man who kidnaps his boss, believing that an alien invasion is imminent.

Predator: Badlands – November 7

The Predator franchise will return to the big screen in November 2025 with Prey director Dan Trachtenberg’s new entry. Elle Fanning stars, but she’s not the hero in this story: the Predator is. That’s right, this is the first franchise installment that makes our favorite alien hunter the story’s hero.

The Running Man – November 7

Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho) is directing a new take on Stephen King’s The Running Man, with Glen Powell set to star. The plot sees a falsely convicted policeman forced to participate in a TV game show where convicts must battle killers for their freedom.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 – December 5

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is back for this sequel to ensure the standout animatronics once again take the spotlight. The adaptation of the Five Nights at Freddy’s horror video game series followed a security guard dealing with dangerous animatronic characters haunting Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.

Anaconda – December 25

The Anaconda franchise is slithering its way back to theaters with a brand new reboot movie from Sony, and signs are pointing to a much more comedic take on the material. “The new story involves a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth. They head to the rainforest only to find themselves into a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals.” Paul Rudd and Jack Black star.

The Housemaid – December 25

In Paul Feig’s suspense thriller The Housemaid, which adapts Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel, Sydney Sweeney plays a woman embarking on a fresh start as a housemaid. But her new employers, played by Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, harbor secrets that are far more dangerous than her own.

Silent Night, Deadly Night – Late 2025

Santa will slay again. Bloody Disgusting will be producing the upcoming reboot of the franchise that will be written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn, V/H/S/85) and produced by Scott J. Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, executive producers of the original 1984 Tri-Star film. This reboot is currently slated for a late 2025 theatrical release.

Bring Her Back – TBD

A24 and Talk to Me filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou are re-teaming on the original horror movie Bring Her Back, starring The Shape of Water lead Sally Hawkins. Plot details are scarce, but production took place last summer, which means a 2025 release is likely.

Die, My Love – TBD

Up next from director Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin, You Were Never Really Here) is the psychological thriller Die, My Love, starring Jennifer Lawrence. The adaptation of the 2017 novel by Ariana Harwicz follows a mother battling with psychosis.

Fear Street: Prom Queen – TBD

Netflix previously announced that it’ll welcome viewers back to Shadyside in 2025 for the next blood-soaked installment, with Matt Palmer (Calibre) directing. This adaptation of R.L. Stine’s novel rewinds the clock to 1988, centered around the Senior Prom.

Fréwaka – TBD

Up next from Aislinn Clarke (The Devil’s Doorway) is an Irish-language horror movie that “follows home care worker Shoo, who is sent to a remote village to care for an agoraphobic woman who fears the neighbors as much as she fears the Na Sídhe — sinister entities who she believes abducted her decades before.”

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein – TBD

Guillermo del Toro is adapting Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein for Netflix, but the filmmaker has promised to expect a theatrical run as well. Jacob Elordi will be playing Frankenstein’s monster alongside a cast that includes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Oscar Isaac.

Primitive War – TBD

Writer/Director Luke Sparke is adapting author Ethan Pettus’ sci-fi military novel Primitive War, testing a military unit’s survival skills against an unlikely enemy: dinosaurs. Set during the Vietnam War, a search and rescue squad instead find themselves dealing with a prehistoric threat.

Shelby Oaks – TBD

NEON acquired worldwide rights to the found footage horror movie Shelby Oaks, the feature film debut of writer/director Chris Stuckmann. Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter) stars in the film about an investigation into missing paranormal investigators.

 Tinsman Road – TBD

The Outwaters filmmaker Robbie Banfitch is back with another found footage horror movie, but expect a more somber and atmospheric vision this time. The plot centers on a brother seeking his missing sister, and Banfitch promises a vastly different type of horror.

The Ugly Stepsister – TBD

The feature debut from Norwegian writer and director Emilie Blichfeldt will give a body horror twist to the classic fairy tale legend of Cinderella. Except this one to test the conventions of beauty.

Untitled Predator Movie – TBD

While it’s already confirmed that Predator: Badlands will arrive in November, 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell recently spilled the beans that a second Predator movie will arrive in 2025. Asbell was tight-lipped on details, except that we can expect this one to be released on streaming. That’s right; we’re getting two Predator movies this year.

V/H/S/8 – TBD

Arriving hot on the heels of last year’s V/H/S/Beyond, the eighth entry of the popular found footage horror franchise will feature more brand new tapes. While Shudder hasn’t announced a release date yet, it’s worth noting that the previously entries have arrived right around Halloween.

Vicious – TBD

Vicious is the latest by The Strangers and The Dark and the Wicked filmmaker Bryan Bertino. Dakota Fanning stars as “a young woman who must spend the night fighting for her existence as she slips down a disturbing rabbit hold contained inside a mysterious gift from a late-night visitor.” This highly anticipated release was initially slated for February but is currently seeking a new release date.

Visitation – TBD

The latest from Nicolas Pesce (The Grudge, Piercing) centers on “a 14-year-old girl named Maria who, with her mother sick and dying, is sent away to live under the careful watch of Catholic nuns. But Maria’s arrival slowly turns sinister as one of her caretakers becomes enamored with her for all the wrong reasons.” Olivia Cooke stars. This horror thriller went into production in 2023, which means a release date announcement is inevitable.

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Additionally, the outlet has shared four brand new images from the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth, introducing us to the trio of main characters who bring a Jaws vibe to the film.

Edwards explains to EW, “To me, it’s a giant love letter to Steven Spielberg and his earlier films. 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 I loved growing up as a child. It’s essentially a little adventure odyssey across this island, a survival story, really.”

The site goes on to describe in their own words, “Edwards likens the trio’s dynamic to Brody, Hooper, and Quint from Jaws, played in that 1975 Spielberg classic by Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw — disparate individuals hunting a prehistoric creature.”

Head over to Entertainment Weekly to learn more about Jurassic World Rebirth.

Universal will release Rebirth in theaters on July 2, 2025.

Here’s the official plot synopsis: “The planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.”

Academy Award^® nominee Scarlett Johansson stars.

Original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp is back to write the screenplay.

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For that purpose, original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp is back to write the screenplay, and Koepp teases the vision for Jurassic World Rebirth in a chat with The Discourse Podcast.

Koepp details, “I hope people like the movie because the series tended to change after three, and it felt like, ‘Okay, so let’s change our tone.’ Steven [Spielberg] and I were interested in a tone that was maybe more akin to the very first movie. I saw it early on as a mission movie. I like things that are driven by bottles, by containment, you know?”

“And so, developing a limited team and a thing that they have to accomplish – that was all really fun,” Koepp continued. “And it was just fun to return to that world of great adventure backed by real science and write some cool new characters. You don’t often get a chance to have a blank slate and say, ‘What do you want to do?’”

He adds, “There were no franchise expectations other than dinosaurs.”

Koepp notes in the same chat with The Playlist’s podcast that Jurassic World Rebirth won’t be contradicting or denying anything from the previous six films. Good news if you hate retcons!

Universal will release Rebirth in theaters on July 2, 2025. This time around, franchise newcomer Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) is seated in the director’s chair.

Here’s the full official plot synopsis: “The planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.”

Academy Award^® nominee Scarlett Johansson stars.

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Scarlett Johansson plays covert operations expert Zora Bennett in Jurassic World Rebirth, and you can check out the full image below for a sneak peek at her dino-hunting adventure.

Universal will release Jurassic World Rebirth in theaters on July 2, 2025.

The studio previews, “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.”

Here’s the full official plot synopsis: “Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.”

Academy Award^® nominee Scarlett Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).

Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.

The next Jurassic World film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will produce and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will also produce through 87North.

Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.

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Check out two first look images and the title announcement video below.

Universal previews, “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.”

Here’s the full official plot synopsis announced today: “Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.”

Academy Award^® nominee Scarlett Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

Mahershala Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).

Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, The Creator) will be directing the new installment, with original Jurassic Park writer David Koepp returning to write the screenplay.

The next Jurassic World film will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley will produce and David Leitch and Kelly McCormick will also produce through 87North.

Executive Vice President of Production Development Sara Scott and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the Studio.

Jurassic World Rebirth. In theaters July 2025. pic.twitter.com/CLUdLQPPfO

— Jurassic World (@JurassicWorld) August 29, 2024

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