Few franchises have captured the magic of cinema like “Jurassic Park.” The 1993 classic changed blockbuster filmmaking forever, combining groundbreaking effects with Steven Spielberg’s innovative filmmaking style.
With the new chapter, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” roaring into theaters, it’s the perfect time to revisit the franchise. Here’s how every “Jurassic Park” film stacks up — from the heights of cinematic glory to the depths of… giant locusts.
7. ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ (2022)
The epitome of everything that went wrong with this trilogy. “Jurassic World Dominion” is a convoluted mess that focuses on everything except the dinosaurs. Its strange obsession with genetically modified locusts sucks the life out of what little dino action remains. The highs are high… but the lows are prehistorically low.
6. ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ (2018)
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” starts with a fascinating ethical dilemma. It’s then promptly abandoned for a by-the-numbers monster movie. It’s visually impressive and delivers a few fun thrills, but mostly squanders its potential.
5. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth‘ (2025)
Despite star power like Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, “Jurassic World Rebirth” struggles with a lifeless main cast. Supporting actors bring some energy and brief dinosaur moments capture the franchise’s magic, but a disastrous start weighs it down. This is yet another misstep for the series.
4. ‘Jurassic Park III’ (2001)
This odd entry often forgets what made the franchise special. The characters are forgettable, with some feeling like bizarre rewrites of people we’ve already met. It’s fast and meaner than its predecessors, but also feels rushed and largely uninspired.
3. ‘Jurassic World’ (2015)
“Jurassic World” is a crowd-pleasing return to form after a 14-year hiatus. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard make for charming leads, and the movie leans into the sheer spectacle of a fully operational dinosaur theme park. Despite a safe and predictable plot, the thrills are loud and entertaining.
2. ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ (1997)
A messy but nonetheless entertaining sequel. “The Lost World” lacks the revolutionary aspect of the original, but still delivers plenty of action, incredible practical effects and some of the franchise’s best dinosaur mayhem.
1. ‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)
The definition of lightning in a bottle. “Jurassic Park” is a masterpiece of tension and awe. The groundbreaking mix of animatronics and CGI still holds up decades later. It’s not just the visuals that impress, however, with iconic characters and a booming score. This is the gold standard for blockbusters.
