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Jurassic World

Jurassic World is a 2015 American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Jurassic World is a 2015 science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow. It is the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, set on Isla Nublar where a dinosaur theme park descends into chaos after a genetically engineered hybrid escapes.

What it is

The film is set 22 years after the original Jurassic Park. The park is fully operational with cloned dinosaurs, but the new hybrid Indominus rex escapes containment, causing crisis. Chris Pratt plays Owen Grady and Bryce Dallas Howard plays Claire Dearing.

Why it matters

Jurassic World revived the Jurassic Park franchise after a 14-year gap. It launched a new trilogy and became a major box office success. Canadian audiences recognized it as part of the long-running series.

Key details

Directed by Colin Trevorrow, co-written with Derek Connolly, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. Lead cast includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, and B.D. Wong reprising his role as Dr. Henry Wu.

In short

  • First film in the Jurassic World series.
  • Set 22 years after Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar.
  • Central threat is the genetically engineered Indominus rex.
  • Stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Canadian angle

The film had a broad international theatrical release, including in Canada, and is widely recognized by Canadian audiences as part of the long-running Jurassic Park franchise.

Quick questions

What is Jurassic World?
Jurassic World is a 2015 science fiction action film about a dinosaur theme park on Isla Nublar that loses control after a genetically engineered hybrid escapes.
Is Jurassic World part of the Jurassic Park franchise?
Yes. It is the fourth film in the Jurassic Park franchise and the first in the Jurassic World series.
Who directed Jurassic World?
Jurassic World was directed by Colin Trevorrow.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_World
    Supports: Release year, director, franchise placement, setting, cast, and plot premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_world
    Supports: Release date, genre, runtime, and synopsis.
  3. Amblin Entertainment — https://amblin.com/movie/jurassic-world/
    Supports: Official film description, cast, and franchise context.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, and release information.