Few films still spark awe the way Jurassic Park did when it stomped into theaters in 1993. Three decades later, the franchise has grown into a seven-film saga that spans generations of moviegoers.

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Total movies: 7 ·
First release: 1993 ·
Latest release: 2025 ·
Main director (original): Steven Spielberg ·
Box office (franchise): over $6 billion

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Rebirth’s performance and reception
  • Whether future films continue the new era
  • Full cast and storyline for upcoming entries
3Timeline signal
  • Filming for Dominion began February 2020 (Jurassic World Dominion Wikipedia)
  • Dominion delayed from June 2022 to June 2022 due to COVID-19 (Jurassic World Dominion Wikipedia)
  • Rebirth released July 2, 2025 (Jurassic World Dominion Wikipedia)
4What’s next
  • Rebirth marks a standalone sequel without Trevorrow involvement (Jurassic Park franchise Wikipedia)
  • Producer Frank Marshall indicated Dominion begins a new era (Jurassic Park Fandom article)
  • No announced follow-up as of this writing (Jurassic Park franchise Wikipedia)

The table below lists all seven theatrical releases with their US release dates and directors.

Film Release Date Director
Jurassic Park June 11, 1993 Steven Spielberg
The Lost World: Jurassic Park May 23, 1997 Steven Spielberg
Jurassic Park III July 18, 2001 Joe Johnston
Jurassic World June 12, 2015 Colin Trevorrow
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom June 22, 2018 J.A. Bayona
Jurassic World Dominion June 10, 2022 Colin Trevorrow
Jurassic World Rebirth July 2, 2025 Gareth Edwards

What is the correct order of all the Jurassic Park movies?

For the original trilogy and the Jurassic World films, release order and chronological order are the same — the filmmakers never split the franchise into prequels or flashbacks. The complete theatrical lineup runs from Jurassic Park in 1993 through Jurassic World Rebirth in 2025, with each sequel following the events of the last.

Jurassic Park (1993)

  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Premiere: June 9, 1993, at Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. (Wikipedia article)
  • Original run gross: over $914 million worldwide (Wikipedia article)
  • Studio: Universal Pictures

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

  • Director: Steven Spielberg returned for the sequel
  • US release: May 23, 1997
  • Expanded the franchise’s world-building to Isla Sorna

Jurassic Park III (2001)

  • Director: Joe Johnston
  • US release: July 18, 2001
  • Steven Spielberg shifted to executive producer role starting from this film (Jurassic Park franchise Wikipedia)
  • Shorter runtime than its predecessors, focused on a rescue mission premise

Jurassic World (2015)

  • Director: Colin Trevorrow
  • US release: June 12, 2015
  • Revived the dormant franchise with a new park, new characters, and the Indominus rex
  • Trevorrow co-wrote all Jurassic World films and directed the first and third entries (Jurassic Park franchise Wikipedia)

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

  • Director: J.A. Bayona
  • US release: June 22, 2018
  • Shifts tone toward gothic horror elements as dinosaurs face volcanic extinction threat

Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

  • Director: Colin Trevorrow
  • US release: June 10, 2022 (delayed from original June 11, 2021 date due to COVID-19) (Jurassic World Dominion Wikipedia)
  • Budget: up to $465 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made (Jurassic World Dominion Wikipedia)
  • Worldwide gross: $1 billion (Jurassic World Dominion Wikipedia)
  • US gross: $376.0M (Rotten Tomatoes page)
  • Runtime: 2h 27m (Rotten Tomatoes page)
  • Extended edition adds 14 minutes, bringing runtime to 160 minutes (Jurassic World Dominion Wikipedia)
  • Unites characters from both the original and modern eras

Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)

  • Director: Gareth Edwards
  • US release: July 2, 2025
  • Standalone sequel without Colin Trevorrow’s involvement (Jurassic Park franchise Wikipedia)
  • Sets up a new chapter in the franchise’s future
Why this matters

The $465 million budget for Dominion was a massive gamble — and its $1 billion worldwide gross showed the franchise still had drawing power, even as critical reception remained divided.

Bottom line: The implication: even mixed reviews could not prevent Spielberg’s legacy from generating billions across three decades of sequels.

Are there 6 or 7 Jurassic Park movies?

As of 2025, the Jurassic Park franchise includes seven theatrical films total. The original trilogy (Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Jurassic Park III) spans 1993 to 2001, followed by a 14-year gap before the Jurassic World revival began in 2015. Three Jurassic World sequels — Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Jurassic World Dominion — bridge the original characters with new ones. Jurassic World Rebirth in 2025 marks the seventh theatrical entry.

The catch

The animated series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous and other TV productions are not counted in the theatrical total. If you’re counting only live-action films released in theaters, seven is the accurate number.

The catch: Spielberg’s original vision has spawned multiple media, but only seven films carry the weight of the theatrical canon.

Is it important to watch Jurassic Park in order?

Yes — and fortunately, the franchise makes it easy. Unlike franchises that jump between timelines or require extensive backstory, the Jurassic Park series progresses in strict release order. Each film continues the story from where the previous one ended, with callbacks to earlier events deepening the experience rather than confusing it.

Bottom line: Spielberg’s decision to maintain linear continuity means viewers who skip films miss narrative threads that connect Grant and Pratt’s characters across the saga.

Jurassic Park movies in order by year

The franchise spans three decades of theatrical releases, with notably different rhythms of output. The original trilogy released one film every four years from 1993 to 2001, then went dormant until Jurassic World revived it in 2015. The Jurassic World trilogy followed a tighter three-to-four-year cadence from 2015 to 2022, with Rebirth arriving in 2025.

  • 1993–2001: Three films (one every 4 years)
  • 2015–2022: Four films (one every 2–3 years)
  • 2025: Rebirth breaks the pattern as a standalone entry

The pattern: Universal’s investment in the franchise accelerated after 2015, with Trevorrow establishing a production pipeline that delivered four films in seven years.

How to watch Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies in order

Whether you’re doing a marathon or catching up for Rebirth, the viewing path is straightforward: start with the 1993 original and proceed chronologically. Here’s a practical breakdown for different viewing goals.

The trade-off

Binge-watchers can move from Jurassic Park to Dominion in roughly 12 hours of runtime. Those short on time can jump straight to Jurassic World (2015) — it functions as a soft reboot with enough callbacks that you won’t be lost, though you’ll miss the character threads that connect the eras.

Release order vs. chronological order

For this franchise, the two orderings are identical. The filmmakers never deployed flashback structures or prequel storytelling within the theatrical films. Every sequel picks up after the events of the previous film, making the release timeline the de facto viewing order.

Including Dominion placement

Dominion serves as the culmination of the Jurassic World trilogy and the direct sequel to Fallen Kingdom. It also brings back original trilogy characters alongside the newer cast, making it the natural capper before Rebirth. Place it sixth in your queue, immediately before the 2025 entry.

Bottom line: For Trevorrow fans: the Dominion conclusion rewards patience with character reunions that pay off decades of setup.

Timeline signal

Date Event
June 11, 1993 Jurassic Park US release
May 23, 1997 The Lost World: Jurassic Park US release
July 18, 2001 Jurassic Park III US release
June 12, 2015 Jurassic World US release
February 2020 Jurassic World Dominion filming began
June 10, 2022 Jurassic World Dominion US release
July 2, 2025 Jurassic World Rebirth US release

“Dominion will be the beginning of a new era, hinting at further sequels.”

— Frank Marshall, Producer (Jurassic Park Fandom article)

“The Jurassic Park franchise includes seven theatrical films as of 2025.”

— Cinemark (Cinemark article)

Summary

The Jurassic Park franchise has evolved from a single Spielberg blockbuster into a seven-film saga spanning three decades. For viewers wondering whether to catch up or rewatch, the path is clear: release order is chronological order, and the franchise rewards linear viewing. The original trilogy established the core mythology, the Jurassic World films modernized it with new characters and dinosaurs, and Dominion brought the eras together. With Rebirth now marking a standalone entry, fans face a familiar choice — stay current or stick with the classics that started it all.

What this means: Spielberg’s original vision, expanded by Trevorrow and Edwards, continues to draw audiences willing to follow the dinosaurs wherever they roam.

Related reading: Rhea Seehorn filmography

Additional sources

youtube.com, youtube.com, en.wikipedia.org

Our Jurassic Park timeline aligns precisely with insightbritain.co.uk’s release and chronological guide, which highlights directors, viewing tips, and the full seven-film span to 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Jurassic World movies in order?

Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), and Jurassic World Dominion (2022) form the Jurassic World trilogy. Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) follows as a standalone sequel.

Is Jurassic Park III part of the main series?

Yes. Jurassic Park III is the third film in the original trilogy and counts as a main theatrical entry alongside Jurassic Park and The Lost World.

Where does Jurassic World Dominion fit?

Dominion is the sixth theatrical film overall and the third in the Jurassic World trilogy. It concludes that storyline while setting up future entries.

Are there Jurassic Park TV shows?

Yes. Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous is an animated Netflix series set between Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom. However, it is not included in theatrical film counts.

Who directed the Jurassic Park movies?

Steven Spielberg directed the first two films, Joe Johnston directed Jurassic Park III, Colin Trevorrow directed Jurassic World and Dominion, J.A. Bayona directed Fallen Kingdom, and Gareth Edwards directed Rebirth.

What is the best Jurassic Park movie?

Critical opinion generally favors the original Jurassic Park (1993) as the franchise’s peak, with Jurassic World (2015) earning strong audience reception as a successful revival. Dominion received mixed-to-negative critical reviews, though its extended cut performed better.

Jurassic Park vs Jurassic World differences?

The original Jurassic Park films (1993–2001) focused on Isla Nublar, chaos theory, and the park-as-theme-park concept. Jurassic World (2015 onward) revived the franchise with a functioning park, newer characters, and genetically engineered dinosaurs designed to attract visitors — a meta-commentary on franchise fatigue.