Jurassic World Rebirth
Jurassic World Rebirth is a 2025 American science fiction action film, serving as the seventh installment in the long-running Jurassic Park franchise. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by original 'Jurassic Park' screenwriter David Koepp, the movie stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. The plot follows a team venturing to a forbidden island, Ile Saint-Hubert, to extract dinosaur DNA crucial for a heart disease treatment, only to face relentless prehistoric threats and a shipwrecked family. The narrative explores themes of corporate greed, genetic science ethics, and survival against genetically engineered creatures in isolated equatorial environments. The film, with a runtime of 133 minutes, blends action, science fiction, fantasy, suspense, and thriller elements. It has garnered mixed reviews, with some critics appreciating its return to a more intense, monster-movie tone, while others found the script and character development lacking. Parental guidance suggests the film is suitable for audiences aged 12 and older, due to its depiction of intense violence, frightening scenes, and mature themes inherent in the struggle for survival against dangerous dinosaurs. "Jurassic World Rebirth" continues the franchise's tradition of intense encounters with dinosaurs, incorporating elements such as jump scares, graphic portrayals of human-dinosaur conflicts, and ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic exploitation. The movie also features discussions regarding the representation of LGBTQ individuals in major blockbuster films, stemming from the casting of an openly gay lead actor and the franchise's recent history of including queer characters in its broader universe.
Concerns
Violence
High'Jurassic World Rebirth' contains intense and brutal dinosaur-related violence, consistent with previous films in the franchise, and is noted by some as potentially more disturbing. The violence includes numerous human deaths, close-up attacks, and some visual gore.
A scientist is grabbed and 'presumably eaten' by a mutated T-Rex early in the film. People are 'dismembered, dragged off, eaten whole, chased, and attacked' by dinosaurs, with limited bloody aftermath, but showing 'everything else' that could be disturbing. The Mosasaurus attacks a family's sailboat, capsizing it, and later attempts to eat Xavier, who is trapped underwater. A Spinosaurus eats a crew member and attempts to eat Isabella. Entrails are briefly shown hanging from a half-eaten dinosaur's corpse, and a man discovers a decomposed dead body. The film also features a 'very disturbing scene' with 'a lot of blood in the water' during an action sequence involving an armed specialist crew attacked by a Spinosaurus.
Scary & Intense Content
High'Jurassic World Rebirth' is characterized by intense, non-stop peril, frequent jump scares, and frightening encounters with dinosaurs. The film consistently generates suspense and fear through chase sequences and life-threatening situations.
The movie features 'intense non-stop peril, jump scares, deaths and many scenes of people being attacked and eaten.' Scenes depicting characters being pursued by dinosaurs are consistently intense, with particular focus on a child's fear and upset, though they remain unharmed. Examples include an 'abandoned convenience store' sequence and a 'giant, cliffside nest' that are 'legitimately stressful.' A mutated dinosaur is shown trapped in fluid within a glass container, and a scientist is seen dissecting a dinosaur, which could be disturbing. A crew member falls during a dangerous abseil down a very tall cliff.
LGBTQ & Gender Identity
MediumWhile no explicit on-screen LGBTQ identity for the characters in 'Jurassic World Rebirth' has been officially confirmed within the film's plot details, the casting of openly gay actor Jonathan Bailey in a lead role (Dr. Henry Loomis) has sparked significant discussion within entertainment news and fan communities regarding LGBTQ representation in major blockbusters. This discussion is amplified by the 'Jurassic World' franchise's previous inclusion of LGBTQ characters, such as Zia Rodriguez's sexuality, Kayla Watts's bisexuality in 'Dominion,' and a kiss between Yas and Sammy in 'Camp Cretaceous.'
Jonathan Bailey, known for playing queer characters in other media, expressed feeling the 'weight of history' as an openly gay actor leading a major blockbuster like 'Jurassic World Rebirth.' Fan communities have openly discussed the potential for his character, Dr. Henry Loomis, to be queer, and celebrated the casting as a step toward equal opportunities for LGBTQ actors in leading roles.
Profanity
MediumThe movie contains moderate profanity, including several mild to moderate curse words and infrequent strong language.
Profanity includes '10+ uses of hell, 6+ uses of shit, 18+ uses of God, 1+ use of SOB, 3+ uses of damn, and 1 cut-off F bomb from Zora (Scarlett Johansson) towards the end of the movie.' Other milder terms such as 'piss,' 'screw,' and 'Jesus' are also used.
Substance Use
MediumThe film includes some depictions and verbal references to substance use, specifically alcohol and marijuana, though generally not in a glamorized or central plot-driving manner.
Characters are seen casually drinking alcohol; for example, Duncan and other men play poker while drinking beer. There are verbal references to marijuana, with character Xavier stating he is 'too high to steer the sailboat' and later mentioning that he has marijuana while traveling.
Disrespect & Rebellion
MediumThe film's plot involves themes of corporate greed and ethical conflicts, where a pharmaceutical company (ParkerGenix) is willing to 'endanger lives and suppress cries for help in pursuit of financial gain.' This reflects a rebellion against ethical conduct by corporate entities, but direct examples of individual character disrespect or rebellion towards traditional authority figures (e.g., parents, teachers) are not explicitly detailed.
The core conflict revolves around ParkerGenix and executive Martin Krebs exploiting human lives for profit, with Zora Bennett facing a moral dilemma to either support corporate greed or ensure the heart disease cure's wider distribution. This highlights a significant theme of corporate defiance of ethical responsibility, rather than personal interpersonal disrespect.
Romance and Sexual Content
LowThe film features very minimal romantic or sexual content. There are no explicit sexual acts or graphic nudity. The content is limited to mild suggestive references and non-sexualized displays.
There is a 'discreet and comic verbal reference to seeing 'the naked side' of a person' when Isabella jokes about her sister Teresa's boyfriend, Xavier. Non-sexual cleavage is noted from low-cut shirts. Xavier is also frequently shirtless, although this is not presented in an explicit sexual context.
Witchcraft & Occult
LowThere is no indication or mention of witchcraft, sorcery, occult practices, magic rituals, demons, spells, or supernatural elements within the available content analysis for 'Jurassic World Rebirth.' The film remains grounded in science fiction and action themes.
No specific scenes, characters, or plot points related to witchcraft or occult themes were identified in any of the reviewed sources. The narrative focuses on genetic science and predatory dinosaurs.
Anti-Christian Themes
LowThere is no information or indication of anti-Christian themes, characters mocking Christian beliefs, or sacrilegious acts against Christian symbols within the available content analysis for 'Jurassic World Rebirth.'
No specific scenes, dialogue, or plot elements suggesting anti-Christian sentiment were found in the reviewed sources. The film does not appear to engage with religious themes in a critical or negative way.
Other Notes
Target Demographic
The movie is officially rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence/action, bloody images, some suggestive references, language, and a drug reference. It is recommended for ages 12 and up, with parental guidance suggested for children aged 12-14 due to frequent scary and violent scenes, including depictions of death and injury.
Additional Notes
The film is noted to be a 'monster movie' that leans into a tense and scary tone for its dinosaur chase sequences, differing from some previous installments. It aims to return to the tone of the original 'Jurassic Park' in terms of violence and intensity. The story also introduces 'new ethical dilemmas around genetic science, corporate greed, and the value of human life.' While the film promotes positive values such as teamwork, courage, compassion, and integrity, it also presents 'real-life dilemmas like the temptation to betray personal morals for money or career advancement.' The debate surrounding the potential queer identity of a lead character, due to the actor's personal identity and the franchise's past, is a significant point of discussion for some audiences.
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