TheJurassic Parkfilm series has been one of cinema’s most beloved franchises, as the original 1993 box office hit would spawn five successful sequels. But all good things must come to an end, andJurassic World Dominionlooks to conclude the franchise on a high note. Now, the first reactions to the final film are in, and it may not be what fans have been hoping for.
Jurassic World Dominion, the third installment intheJurassic World sequeltrilogy, takes place four years after the events ofJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The dinosaurs are now roaming free in the wilderness and other urban areas, living and hunting alongside humans after escaping from the Lockwood estate.
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Following the Jurassic World Dominion LA premiere, first reactions to the film have been pouring in, and most of them are unfortunately mixed. While the film will of course be a box office success, considering the amount of star power and nostalgia that is packed into these stories, it appears that theJurassic Worldsequel trilogycould just not find its footing, as critics like Matt Donato have labeled the concluding chapter as the worst in the franchise. On the other hand, others foundJurassic World Dominionto be a great improvement over its predecessor, with some even saying the film is the best of the new trilogy. Critics like Perri Nemiroff praised the blend of practical and digital effects, also pointing out how characters like Bryce Dallas Howard’s Claire Dearing steal the show.
While the newer additions have certainly presented some thrilling action scenes involving terrifying dinosaurs, many fans have pointed to the lack of compelling characters intheJurassic Worldtrilogy, an aspect that made the original film so great. That said, original cast members like Sam Neill’s Dr. Alan Grant, Laura Dern’s Ellie Sattler, and Jeff Goldblum’s Ian Malcolm are returning. So, hopefully, the film finds some balance between the thrilling action sequences and the more dramatic, character moments.
Joining Howardand the originalJurassic Parkcastare Chris Pratt as Owen Grady, DeWanda Wise as Kayla Watts, BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu, Justice Smith as Franklin Webb, Daniella Pineda as Dr. Zia Rodriguez, Campbell Scott as Dr. Lewis Dodgson, Elva Trill as Charlotte Lockwood, and Omar Sy as Barry Sembène. Colin Trevorrow, who has returned to the director’s chair after directing 2015’sJurassic World,and long-time collaborator Derek Connolly wrote the story while Emily Carmichael and Trevorrow co-wrote the screenplay.
Jurassic World Dominionis set to release in theatres on July 13, 2025.
