Jurassic World 4 is officially in development at Universal Pictures, and it brings back David Koepp, the acclaimed screenwriter responsible for crafting the script for the original Jurassic Park.
Based on Michael Crichton’s novel, Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg, was a massive hit in 1993 and kickstarted a successful franchise that now includes six movies. The series underwent a soft reboot in 2015 with Jurassic World, and the latest installment, Jurassic World Dominion, released in 2022, seemed to conclude the overarching narrative.
According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Jurassic World 4 is currently in progress, and David Koepp is diligently working on the screenplay. The new film is described as introducing a “new Jurassic era,” suggesting a departure from the previous storylines. While specific details about the project are still limited, the report hints at the possibility of a 2025 release date.
Given the description of a “new Jurassic era,” it’s speculated that Jurassic World 4 may not feature returning cast members from the Jurassic World series, such as Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. This fresh start could also mean that original Jurassic Park stars like Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern, who reprised their roles in Jurassic World Dominion, might not be part of the new project.
The conclusion of Jurassic World Dominion provided a clear setup for potential future storylines, with dinosaurs now coexisting with humans on Earth. This could be a central theme for the upcoming sequel, exploring the challenges and dynamics of this new world. While Jurassic World Dominion faced criticism for not fully delving into the human-dinosaur coexistence concept, Jurassic World 4 has the opportunity to address and expand on this premise.
Jurassic World Dominion received mixed reviews upon its release, with some expressing disappointment in the underutilization of the coexistence theme. The new sequel, with David Koepp at the helm, has the potential to explore this narrative more comprehensively. As Jurassic World 4 progresses in development, further updates on the project are anticipated in the coming weeks.
