The Lost World: Jurassic Park is a 1997 American science fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by David Koepp. It is the second film in the Jurassic Park series and follows the events of the original 1993 novel. Based on Michael Crichton’s 1995 novel The Lost World, the film brings back familiar faces such as Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Joseph Mazzello, and Ariana Richards, while adding new cast members such as Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, and Arliss Howard.
Four years after the events on Isla Nublar, the story focuses on another island, Isla Sorna, where dinosaurs still roam freely. After John Hammond (Attenborough) loses control of his company Ingen to his nephew Peter Ludlow (Howard), Ludlow plans to capture the dinosaurs and use them for a new park in San Diego. Hoping to stop this, Hammond sends a small team led by Ian Malcolm (Goldblum) to study the island and support the idea of leaving the dinosaurs alone. Tensions rise as the two groups clash over what to do with the living creatures.
After the huge success of the first film and strong fan demand, Crichton wrote a sequel novel, which led to a film adaptation. Production began immediately after the book’s release, with filming mostly taking place in California and a few scenes shot in Hawaii. Compared to the original film, the film is darker in tone and relies more heavily on CGI effects, with large-scale animatronic dinosaurs.
Released on May 23, 1997, The Lost World was one of the most anticipated films of the year. It was supported by a massive marketing campaign worth nearly $250 million, which included merchandise such as toys, games, and comics. While the film impressed audiences with its visual effects, it received mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the weak character development. Even Spielberg later admitted that he was not entirely satisfied with the way it turned out.
About Jurassic World Rebirth Film
| Title | (Title not provided — please let me know the movie name) |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sidhaant Sachdev |
| Written by | Sidhaant Sachdev |
| Screenplay by | Vankush Arora, Sidhaant Sachdev |
| Produced by | Deepak Mukut, Hunar Mukut, Sanjay Dutt, Maanayata Dutt |
| Starring | Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy, Palak Tiwari |
| Cinematography | Santhosh Thundiyil |
| Edited by | Bunty Nagi |
| Music (Songs) | Iconyk, UpsideDown, Shabbir Ahmed, Mukund Suryawanshi, Shashi |
| Music (Score) | Amar Mohile |
| Production Companies | Soham Rockstar Entertainment, Three Dimension Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Zee Studios |
| Release Date | 1 May 2025 |
| Running Time | 130 minutes |
Cast & Crew of Jurassic World Rebirth
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Scarlett Johansson | Zora Bennett |
| Mahershala Ali | Duncan Kincaid |
| Jonathan Bailey | Dr. Henry Loomis |
| Rupert Friend | Martin Krebs |
| Manuel Garcia-Rulfo | Reuben Delgado |
| Luna Blaise | Teresa Delgado |
| David Iacono | Xavier Dobbs |
| Audrina Miranda | Isabella Delgado |
| Philippine Velge | Nina |
| Bechir Sylvain | LeClerc |
| Ed Skrein | Bobby Atwater |
| Adam Loxley | Williams |
| Niamh Finlay | Desanto |
| Julian Edgar | Van Dijk’s Barman |
| Lucy Thackeray | Helicopter Pilot |
| Billy Smith | Cop |
| Jonny Lavelle | Helicopter Co-Pilot |
Jurassic World Rebirth – Budget & Box Office
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Production Budget | $180 million |
| Estimated Break‑even Needed | ~$360–$675 million (depending on sources) |
| Opening 5-day Weekend Gross | $318.3 million (NA: $147.3M; International: $171M) |
| Worldwide Gross (as of latest) | ~$560 million |
Plot
On a remote island deep in the Atlantic Ocean, known as Île Saint-Hubert, Ingen is creating a colony of genetically modified and mutated dinosaurs. Tragically, one of these creatures, a deformed six-clawed pterosaur named Distortus Rex, escapes its enclosure, triggering a chaotic exodus from the laboratory.
Seventeen years later, Earth has become more accepting of dinosaurs and other extinct species. These revived animals now thrive in lush, tropical areas that mirror their once-roaming habitats. Secret agent Zora Bennett receives a call to action from biotech firm CEO Martin Krebs, who asks her to team up with paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis and expedition leader Duncan Kincaid. Their mission: to travel to Île Saint-Hubert and collect blood samples from the surviving dinosaurs. The creatures’ biomaterials contain a compound that could lead to a revolutionary treatment for coronary heart disease.
The team sets off for Île Saint-Hubert and collect their first DNA sample from a mosasaur roaming the island’s waters. Along the way, they meet and rescue a lost family named the Delgados. But danger soon strikes – a pack of spinosauruses with mosasaurs attack the group. In the attack, the team loses control of their transport, a major accident occurs, and two members – Bobby and Nina – are killed. Amidst the chaos, Delgados falls into the ocean and is separated from Zora and the rest of his crew.
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Review
What’s Good: Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali give strong performances, but even they can’t lift this film.
What’s Bad: The story feels weak and makes no sense. The CGI is rough and very flawed.
Take a Break: The boat scene goes on for far too long. Now’s a good time to take a break if you need one.
Watch or Not?
Skip this. It’s one of the most disappointing parts of the series in recent years.
When Jurassic Park came out in 1993, it wowed the world with its new CGI and amazing effects. But even Steven Spielberg couldn’t replicate that magic in the sequels. Since then, every film in the series has felt weak – not in terms of money, but in terms of story. Jurassic World: Rebirth could be the film that finally pushes the series far.
Script Analysis:
David Koepp, who wrote the first film, returned to write “Jurassic World: Rebirth.” That should be a good thing, but the film shows that it’s not. There’s no clear path to the story. The characters are flat and not fun to follow. The film also tries to say something serious, but it comes off as clumsy and forced. Koepp goes back to Michael Crichton’s book for ideas, but he can’t bring the same spark.
Most of the characters feel like rough ideas, not real people. It’s hard to care about anyone on this trip back to the island. The action scenes feel empty because we don’t feel any fear. There are too many people in the story. It divides our attention into two groups, but neither group holds our attention.