The Jurassic franchise has been thrilling audiences for over 30 years. What started as a single Steven Spielberg masterpiece in 1993 has grown into a $6.7 billion global franchise spanning 7 films, 2 animated Netflix series, a short film, and now a complete reboot with Jurassic World: Rebirth.
Whether you’re watching for the first time, revisiting before a new entry, or trying to understand how they all connect — this guide has every film in the correct order, with honest reviews, RT scores, box office numbers, and exactly where to stream each one right now.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many Jurassic Park movies are there? | 7 films (1993–2025) |
| Best order for first-time viewers | Release order — they’re already in chronological order |
| Best film in the franchise | Jurassic Park (1993) — 91% on Rotten Tomatoes |
| Most recent film | Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) — $869M worldwide |
| Where to stream all films (US) | Peacock — all 7 films in one place |
| Is Jurassic World Rebirth connected to the originals? | Loose connection — soft reboot with new characters, set 5 years after Dominion |
| Total franchise box office | $6.7 billion worldwide |
Table of Contents
- All 7 Films in Release Order — Master Table
- Every Film Reviewed — Plot, Cast & Verdict
- Battle at Big Rock, Animated Series & Bonus Content
- Are They All Connected?
- All 7 Films Ranked Best to Worst
- Where to Watch Every Jurassic Film (2026)
- Which Order Should You Watch Them?
- FAQ
All 7 Jurassic Park & Jurassic World Films in Release Order
The good news about this franchise: release order IS chronological order. Every film takes place after the previous one, so you can simply watch them in the order they came out — no complicated timelines to worry about.
| # | Title | Release Date | Director | Box Office | RT Score | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jurassic Park | June 11, 1993 | Steven Spielberg | $1.03B 💰 | 91% 🍅 | 1993 |
| 2 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | May 23, 1997 | Steven Spielberg | $618.6M | 56% 🍅 | 1997 (4 years later) |
| 3 | Jurassic Park III | July 18, 2001 | Joe Johnston | $368.8M | 49% 🍅 | 2001 (4 years later) |
| 4 | Jurassic World | June 12, 2015 | Colin Trevorrow | $1.67B 💰 | 72% 🍅 | 2015 (22 years later) |
| 5 | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom | June 6, 2018 | J.A. Bayona | $1.31B 💰 | 47% 🍅 | 2018 (3 years later) |
| 6 | Jurassic World: Dominion | June 10, 2022 | Colin Trevorrow | $1.0B 💰 | 29% 🍅 | 2022 (4 years later) |
| 7 | Jurassic World: Rebirth | July 2, 2025 | Gareth Edwards | $869.1M | 50% 🍅 | 2027 (5 years after Dominion) |
The franchise has earned over $6.7 billion worldwide across all 7 films. Four films crossed $1 billion — Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Fallen Kingdom, and Dominion. Jurassic World (2015) remains the highest-grossing at $1.67 billion.
Every Film Reviewed — Plot, Cast & Verdict
1. Jurassic Park (1993) ⭐ The Best in the Franchise
| Director | Steven Spielberg | Runtime | 127 minutes |
| Cast | Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Samuel L. Jackson | ||
| Stream On | Peacock | ||
Billionaire John Hammond has built a theme park on a remote island populated with cloned dinosaurs. When a pre-opening tour goes catastrophically wrong — the dinosaurs escape — paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler, mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, and Hammond’s two grandchildren must survive the night.
Jurassic Park is one of the greatest blockbusters ever made. Steven Spielberg uses the same slow-burn technique he perfected in Jaws — spending the first 40 minutes establishing characters and building wonder before the terror begins. The T-Rex attack in the rain remains one of the most perfectly executed suspense sequences in cinema history. The film won three Academy Awards for its groundbreaking visual effects and John Williams’ score is immediately iconic. At 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it remains the only film in the franchise to be truly “great” by critical consensus.
Do you need to watch anything first? No — this is the starting point. Jump straight in.
Verdict: A timeless masterpiece. Every Spielberg frame earns its place. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
| Director | Steven Spielberg | Runtime | 129 minutes |
| Cast | Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Vince Vaughn, Arliss Howard | ||
| Stream On | Peacock | ||
Four years after Isla Nublar, Ian Malcolm discovers that Hammond’s company InGen had a second, secret dinosaur island — Site B — where animals were bred and have now been living freely in the wild. When InGen sends a team to capture the dinosaurs for a mainland park, Malcolm joins a rival research team to document and protect the animals. Things go badly wrong, resulting in a T-Rex eventually let loose on San Diego.
The Lost World improves on its predecessor in some areas — the action is more sustained, and the T-Rex sequence in San Diego is a loving tribute to classic monster movies — but it lacks the wonder and character investment of the original. Jeff Goldblum’s charismatic performance as Ian Malcolm is the film’s strongest asset. The San Diego finale divides fans; the jungle sequences beforehand are arguably the most intense survival filmmaking in the franchise.
Verdict: A solid if uneven sequel — fun, but a significant step down from the original. ⭐⭐⭐/5
3. Jurassic Park III (2001)
| Director | Joe Johnston | Runtime | 92 minutes |
| Cast | Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan | ||
| Stream On | Peacock | ||
Dr. Alan Grant is tricked into returning to Site B to help a divorced couple search for their son, who went missing on the island. The film is largely a survival chase movie — lean, fast (92 minutes, the shortest in the franchise), and focused almost entirely on the group getting off the island alive. The Spinosaurus replaces the T-Rex as the primary threat. Pteranodons get a major role for the first time.
Jurassic Park III is the franchise’s most straightforward entry — no deeper themes, no grand ambitions, just dinosaurs chasing people through jungle. It’s honestly better for it. At 92 minutes it doesn’t overstay its welcome, the Spinosaurus is a menacing new predator, and the pterodactyl aviary sequence is genuinely terrifying. It’s a B-movie that knows it’s a B-movie and commits fully. Not great cinema, but highly watchable.
Verdict: The shortest and least ambitious Jurassic film — lean, fast, and surprisingly entertaining. ⭐⭐½/5
4. Jurassic World (2015)
| Director | Colin Trevorrow | Runtime | 124 minutes |
| Cast | Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins | ||
| Stream On | Peacock | ||
Twenty-two years after the original incident, Jurassic World is now a fully operational theme park on Isla Nublar — exactly what Hammond imagined. To boost attendance, InGen’s scientists have genetically engineered a new hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex. When it escapes, Owen Grady — a velociraptor trainer — and park operations manager Claire must save two visiting boys and stop the creature before it kills everything on the island.
Jurassic World grossed $1.67 billion worldwide — the highest of any film in the franchise — and became the third film ever to cross $1.5 billion at the time of release. Chris Pratt’s charisma, the nostalgia of seeing the original park fully operational, and the crowd-pleasing finale (T-Rex vs. Indominus) work extremely well. The script is clunky and the human characters are thin, but as a spectacle film it delivers. The Indominus Rex is a genuinely creative villain.
Verdict: The best sequel in the franchise — crowd-pleasing, visually impressive, and exactly what audiences wanted from a modern Jurassic film. ⭐⭐⭐½/5
5. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
| Director | J.A. Bayona | Runtime | 128 minutes |
| Cast | Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, Daniella Pineda, James Cromwell | ||
| Stream On | Peacock | ||
Isla Nublar is facing a volcanic eruption that will destroy all remaining dinosaurs. Owen and Claire return to the island to rescue the animals from extinction — but discover the mission has darker motives. The rescued dinosaurs are transported to a Northern California estate to be auctioned off to private military buyers. A new hybrid, the Indoraptor, is the star villain.
Fallen Kingdom is two very different films stuck together. The first half — the volcanic rescue on Isla Nublar — is genuinely spectacular, with J.A. Bayona’s visual sense creating some of the most memorable imagery in the franchise. The second half, confined to a gothic estate, turns into a haunted house horror movie that’s tonally bizarre but occasionally effective. The brachiosaurus crying in the volcanic fire is one of the franchise’s most heartbreaking shots. The film ends by releasing dinosaurs into the wild — a decision that fundamentally changes the franchise’s premise going forward.
Verdict: A visually striking but tonally inconsistent film — the first half is excellent, the second half is a mess. ⭐⭐½/5
6. Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
| Director | Colin Trevorrow | Runtime | 147 minutes |
| Cast | Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie | ||
| Stream On | Peacock | ||
Dinosaurs now coexist with humans worldwide. Owen and Claire are living off-grid, protecting a cloned girl named Maisie. Meanwhile, a biotech corporation called BioSyn is secretly using prehistoric locust DNA to destroy competitors’ crops. Sam Neill’s Dr. Grant, Laura Dern’s Dr. Sattler, and Jeff Goldblum’s Ian Malcolm reunite in a plot that eventually collides with Owen and Claire in BioSyn’s Dolomite mountain sanctuary.
Dominion is the most frustrating film in the franchise. The premise of dinosaurs living among humans is genuinely interesting and almost completely unexplored — the film abandons the global dinosaur coexistence concept within minutes for a generic corporate thriller about locusts. The fan service reunion of the original three cast members is warmly received but underwritten. The dinosaur action is staged competently but feels mechanical. At 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s the lowest-rated film in the franchise.
Verdict: Wasted potential — the weakest entry, a disappointing end to the Jurassic World trilogy. ⭐⭐/5
7. Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) — Fresh Start
| Director | Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Godzilla) | Runtime | 133 minutes |
| Cast | Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ed Skrein | ||
| Writer | David Koepp (wrote original Jurassic Park and The Lost World) | ||
| Stream On | Peacock (from October 30, 2025) | ||
Set five years after Dominion, Earth’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. The remaining prehistoric creatures now exist in isolated equatorial zones. Three colossal specimens — a Mosasaurus, a Titanosaurus, and a Quetzalcoatlus — hold genetic material that could unlock a revolutionary heart disease treatment. Zora Bennett, a clandestine operations specialist played by Scarlett Johansson, leads a team of scientists and specialists into the most dangerous region on Earth to retrieve biomaterial samples.
Rebirth is a deliberate course correction after Dominion’s failure — no returning characters, completely new cast, written by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, directed by Gareth Edwards with a focus on tension over spectacle. The result is divisive: critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences scored it 70% (Popcornmeter), and it earned $869.1 million worldwide, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2025 globally.
The film is effectively a stealth reboot — it maintains a connection to the Dominion timeline but introduces an entirely new cast and a fresh approach closer in spirit to the original 1993 film than anything since. The three-target mission structure gives it a unique pacing, and Gareth Edwards’ handling of scale (his Godzilla work is very much present here) makes the creatures feel genuinely massive and terrifying again.
Do you need to watch Dominion before Rebirth? Not really. The film explains the state of the world clearly enough that new viewers can jump straight in. Watching Dominion first gives context for why dinosaurs now live globally, but isn’t required to understand or enjoy Rebirth.
Verdict: A genuine return to form — tense, focused, and the best Jurassic film since the original World. ⭐⭐⭐/5
Battle at Big Rock, Animated Series & Bonus Content
Beyond the 7 main films, the Jurassic franchise has expanded into short films and animated Netflix series. None are essential viewing, but here’s what exists and where each fits:
| Title | Type | Year | Timeline | Essential? | Watch On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle at Big Rock | Short film (8 min) | 2019 | After Fallen Kingdom — dinosaurs in the wild | Worth watching — sets up Dominion’s world | YouTube (free) |
| Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous | Animated series (5 seasons) | 2020–2022 | Runs parallel to Jurassic World (2015) through Dominion era | Optional — good for younger fans, not required | Netflix |
| Jurassic World: Chaos Theory | Animated series (2 seasons) | 2024–2025 | After Dominion — sequel series to Camp Cretaceous | Optional — better received than Camp Cretaceous (100% RT) | Netflix |
Battle at Big Rock is the one piece of bonus content genuinely worth watching — it’s only 8 minutes, free on YouTube, and shows the first encounter between a regular American family and wild dinosaurs after Fallen Kingdom. Director Colin Trevorrow made it as a bridge to Dominion and it’s surprisingly effective.
Are All the Jurassic Park & World Films Connected?
Yes — but with some important nuances across the franchise’s three distinct eras:
| Era | Films | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Park Trilogy | Films 1–3 (1993–2001) | Directly connected — same characters (Grant, Malcolm, Sattler), same Site A and Site B islands. JP2 and JP3 follow from JP1’s events. |
| Jurassic World Trilogy | Films 4–6 (2015–2022) | Set in the same universe, 22 years later. Same island (Isla Nublar rebuilt into Jurassic World). JP trilogy characters eventually return in Dominion. Owen and Claire carry across all three. |
| Rebirth Era | Film 7 (2025–) | Soft reboot. References Dominion’s world (dinosaurs now worldwide), but entirely new cast and disconnected story. Can be watched without seeing the World trilogy. |
All 7 Jurassic Films Ranked Best to Worst
| Rank | Film | RT Score | Our Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Jurassic Park (1993) | 91% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Everyone — a genuine all-time classic |
| 🥈 2 | Jurassic World (2015) | 72% | ⭐⭐⭐½ | Best modern entry — crowd-pleasing blockbuster |
| 🥉 3 | Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) | 50% | ⭐⭐⭐ | Best since 2015 — back to survival thriller roots |
| 4 | The Lost World (1997) | 56% | ⭐⭐⭐ | Jeff Goldblum fans — solid Spielberg sequel |
| 5 | Jurassic Park III (2001) | 49% | ⭐⭐½ | Lean B-movie thrills — works for a fast rewatch |
| 6 | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) | 47% | ⭐⭐½ | Spectacular first half, messy second half |
| 7 | Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) | 29% | ⭐⭐ | Completionists — weakest in the franchise |
Where to Watch Every Jurassic Film (2026)
Simple answer: Peacock is the home of the entire Jurassic franchise in 2026 — all seven films including Jurassic World Rebirth are available for streaming on Peacock. One subscription covers everything.
| Film | Stream (US) | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Park (1993) | Peacock | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| The Lost World (1997) | Peacock | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Jurassic Park III (2001) | Peacock | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Jurassic World (2015) | Peacock | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Fallen Kingdom (2018) | Peacock | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Dominion (2022) | Peacock | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Rebirth (2025) | Peacock (from Oct 30, 2025) | Amazon ($5.99 rent / $19.99 buy in 4K), Apple TV |
| Battle at Big Rock (short) | YouTube (free) | Free — official Universal upload |
| Camp Cretaceous (animated) | Netflix | Netflix only |
| Chaos Theory (animated) | Netflix | Netflix only |
Which Order Should You Watch the Jurassic Films?
| You Are | Recommended Order | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Complete beginner | Release order: JP1 → Lost World → JP3 → JW → Fallen Kingdom → Dominion → Rebirth | Start with Jurassic Park (1993) and follow release order — it’s already chronological |
| Want only the best films | JP1 → Jurassic World → Rebirth | 3 films, all the highlights, skip the weaker middle entries |
| Just want to watch Rebirth | Watch JP1 first, then Rebirth | Rebirth is a soft reboot — you don’t need the World trilogy but JP1 adds important context |
| Family movie marathon | JP1 → Jurassic World → JP3 (shortest, kid-friendly) | All are PG-13 — JP1 has some scary moments for young children |
| Complete franchise watch | JP1 → Battle at Big Rock (YouTube) → Lost World → JP3 → JW → Camp Cretaceous → Fallen Kingdom → Dominion → Chaos Theory → Rebirth | Every film and animated series in chronological order |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Jurassic Park movies are there?
There are 7 Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies as of 2026: Jurassic Park (1993), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Jurassic Park III (2001), Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), and Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025). The franchise also includes a short film (Battle at Big Rock) and two animated Netflix series (Camp Cretaceous and Chaos Theory).
What is the correct order to watch Jurassic Park movies?
Release order is the correct order — each Jurassic sequel takes place after the events of its predecessor, so you can simply watch each entry in literal chronological order from Jurassic Park (1993) through Jurassic World Rebirth (2025). There are no prequels or out-of-sequence entries to worry about.
Do I need to watch Dominion before Jurassic World Rebirth?
Not strictly. Jurassic World: Rebirth is a soft reboot with an entirely new cast and an almost standalone story. It references the fact that dinosaurs now live among humans worldwide (established in Dominion), but explains the current state of the world clearly enough for new viewers. Watching the original Jurassic Park (1993) before Rebirth is more helpful than watching Dominion.
Where can I watch all Jurassic Park movies?
All seven films in the Jurassic World franchise are available for streaming on Peacock — Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World: Dominion, and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Plans start at $7.99/month. The animated series (Camp Cretaceous and Chaos Theory) are Netflix exclusives.
Is Jurassic World Rebirth a sequel or reboot?
It is a soft reboot — officially a sequel (set five years after Dominion in the same universe) but functioning as a fresh start with an entirely new cast, no returning characters, and a self-contained story. The film stood apart from overengineered releases by going back to basics, with a simple narrative and grounded tone that echoes the original 1993 film more than the Jurassic World trilogy.
How much has the Jurassic franchise made at the box office?
The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise has earned over $6.7 billion worldwide across all 7 films. Four of the seven films crossed the $1 billion mark: Jurassic Park ($1.03B), Jurassic World ($1.67B), Fallen Kingdom ($1.31B), and Dominion ($1.0B). Jurassic World (2015) and the original Jurassic Park are the only films in the franchise to achieve “fresh” ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, at 72% and 91% respectively.
Is Jurassic World Rebirth connected to the original Jurassic Park?
Loosely. Rebirth exists in the same universe and references events from the broader franchise, but the film follows a covert extraction team racing to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility where dinosaurs too deadly for the original Jurassic Park were left behind — making the original park part of the backstory even as the film functions as its own standalone story.
Final Thoughts
The Jurassic franchise is one of Hollywood’s most enduring — and most uneven. The original 1993 film is a genuine masterpiece that holds up completely 30+ years later. The sequels range from solid entertainment (Jurassic World) to disappointing misfires (Dominion) to promising fresh starts (Rebirth).
Start with Jurassic Park. You already know you’re going to watch it. Then Jurassic World for the best modern entry, and Rebirth to see where the franchise is heading. Everything in between is optional depending on your tolerance for diminishing returns.
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