A lot has changed with dinosaurs and the state of the world between the events ofJurassic World DominionandJurassic World Rebirth. 2022’sJurassic World Dominionwas originally advertised as the end of the overarching story that began with Steven Spielberg’sJurassic Park. Since it acted as the conclusion to a six-film series, it focused on the cohabitation of humans and dinosaurs. All theJurassic Park/Worldmoviesshow how dangerous dinosaurs can be. However, theend ofJurassic World Dominionproves that humans and dinosaurs can live on the same Earth together.
The ending ofJurassic World Dominionthematically connects to the rest of the franchise, as humans were never supposed to control dinosaurs in the first place. Therefore, it makes sense for the series' story that humans are no longer at the top of the food chain, and that dinosaurs are able to roam the Earth freely. The ending ofDominionshows how far the franchise has come since the original movie. However, theupcomingJurassic World Rebirthwill reveal thatmost of the planet is inhospitable to dinosaurs, explaining why many have relocated to tropical environments.
Jurassic World Dominion Set Up A World Filled With Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs Roam The Earth Freely At The End Of Jurassic World Dominion
Most of the movies in theJurassic Parkfranchise saw dinosaurs contained to small islands. However, theending ofJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomteased that dinosaurs were going to inhabit the rest of the world. Clearly, this causes a major problem for humans. WhenJurassic World Dominionpicks up, humans and dinosaurs have been living alongside each other for four years. After the events of the film,dinosaurs are seen running with horses and flying with birds, proving that they can habitate Earth alongside humans and other animals.
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After decades of being controlled and trapped on small islands and in facilities, dinosaurs were finally free to roam the Earth at the end ofJurassic World Dominion.It was clear from the very firstJurassic Parkmovie that dinosaurs were never meant to be controlled, so this was a fitting ending for the series. Unfortunately, the wayJurassic World Dominionarrived at this ending was disappointing.Jurassic World Dominion’sdisappointing reviews led toJurassic World Rebirthgetting greenlit. In the upcoming film, it seems like the idea of humans and dinosaurs cohabitating Earth has been retconned.
Jurassic World Rebirth Reveals Most Dinosaurs Have Already Died After Dominion
Most Regions Of Earth Are Inhospitable To Dinosaurs
Even though the ending ofJurassic World Dominionestablishes that humans and dinosaurs can reside on Earth together, it seems likeJurassic World Rebirthwants to take the franchise in a different direction. The plot synopsis forJurassic World Rebirthreveals that the film takes place five years after the events ofDominion. In that time, most of the dinosaurs in the world have died. Most regions of the world have proven to be inhospitable to dinosaurs. Therefore, most dinosaurs now live in remote tropical regions.
Therefore,instead of being set all over the world, likeJurassic World Dominionwas,Jurassic World Rebirthwill primarily be set on one island which is currently the home to many dinosaurs. The story ofJurassic World Rebirthwill follow Zora Bennett, a covert operative, who is hired to lead a team to a secret island to acquire the DNA of specific dinosaurs for a pharmaceutical company. The trailer forJurassic World Rebirthreveals that the purpose of this secret island was to hold all the most dangerous dinosaurs that did not get transported to the originalJurassic Park.
Why The Dinosaurs Are Dying In Jurassic World Rebirth
Dinosaurs Can Only Survive In Tropical Locations
Because of its purpose, this island is supposedly close to Isla Nublar, the island that the originalJurassic Parkmovie took place on, as well as Isla Sorna, which was featured inJurassic Park III. By establishing that dinosaurs have been dying off and being set on this island,Jurassic World Rebirthis majorly backtracking the ending ofJurassic World Dominion. The ending ofDominionshowcases that dinosaurs have just as much of a claim to Earth as humans and other animals. However,Jurassic World Rebirthwill establish that dinosaurs are only meant to live on extremely remote islands.
Jurassic World 4’s New Island Twist Gives Rebirth A Major Advantage Over The Last Reboot
Jurassic World Rebirth doesn’t attempt to remake Jurassic Park again. Instead, it’s going to a more dangerous dinosaur-filled island.
SinceJurassic World Rebirthestablishes that dinosaurs are not compatible with most environments, it’s likely that future movies in the franchise will also be set in tropical locations. AfterJurassic World Dominion’ssomewhat hopeful ending for dinosaurs, the fact that they have very quickly begun to die off is depressing. Between the ending ofJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, when dinosaurs first started making their way out into the world, and the start ofJurassic World Rebirth, dinosaurs only managed to survive in some regions of Earth for about nine years, which is not long at all.
Jurassic World Rebirth’s Dinosaur Story Is A Chance To Reset The Franchise
Jurassic World Rebirth Begins A New Era For The Franchise
Even though the idea of dinosaurs roaming the Earth alongside humans was originally exciting in theJurassic Worldtrilogy, it was not handled well.Jurassic World Dominionwas very underwhelming, and suggested that movies in the franchise work a lot better with smaller scopes. Therefore,it is actually a good thing thatJurassic World Rebirthis almost entirely set on one island. Since dinosaurs around the world are all dying, they won’t be roaming free anymore, which means that the franchise can return to its roots.
The bestJurassic Parkmovies have been set on small islands and only followed a few characters.
Even though the plot ofJurassic World Rebirthcould be seen as a backtrack, it is the smartest move for the franchise after the disappointing reception ofJurassic World Dominion. The bestJurassic Parkmovies have been set on small islands and only followed a few characters. Therefore, the fact thatJurassic World Rebirthis following one group on a mission to extract dinosaur DNA is very exciting. Therefore, even though it is somewhat depressing that dinosaurs are dying all over the world,Jurassic World Rebirth’sstory is the best option to usher in a new era of the franchise.
