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Release Date: June 13, 2025 (Universal Pictures)
Director: Gareth Edwards (confirmed)
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Franchise Creator: Michael Crichton (story origins)

The world has changed — and extinction may no longer be just a chapter in the past. Universal Pictures is set to reignite the iconic dinosaur franchise with Jurassic World 4: Extinction, a bold new entry that promises to raise the stakes higher than ever before.

Forget theme parks — this is about survival on a global scale.

A New Era, A New Cast, A World at the Brink

Set years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), Extinction reportedly shifts focus to a new set of characters, led by Scarlett Johansson, in a world where humans and dinosaurs now co-exist — but not peacefully. With ecosystems collapsing, governments fractured, and corporate powers exploiting prehistoric DNA, the balance of nature is on the verge of collapse.

Mahershala Ali is rumored to play a conflicted scientist caught between saving the planet and saving humanity. Meanwhile, Jonathan Bailey and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo round out a diverse cast bringing fresh perspective to the franchise’s most dangerous chapter yet.

Directed by Gareth Edwards – Expect Scale and Suspense

With Rogue One and Godzilla (2014) under his belt, Gareth Edwards is no stranger to large-scale destruction and intimate survival stories. His direction is expected to bring gritty realism, stunning visual effects, and grounded emotional arcs to a franchise known for spectacle.

Early behind-the-scenes photos and concept art tease ruined cities overrun by nature, underground dinosaur black markets, and human-animal conflict zones.

“Extinction” — For Who?

The title raises a haunting question: Who exactly is going extinct? Humanity’s unchecked scientific ambition has led to a planet shared with apex predators millions of years old — but coexistence may no longer be possible. The film is said to explore the ethics of cloning, genetic legacy, and whether the world still belongs to us.

Final Chapter or New Beginning?

While Jurassic World 4 is being positioned as a fresh reboot within the same universe, insiders hint that this could mark the end of an era — or the launchpad for something even more evolved. Either way, fans can expect thrilling dinosaur action, philosophical dilemmas, and the kind of jaw-dropping suspense the franchise is famous for.

Mark Your Calendars: June 13, 2025
Jurassic World: Extinction is coming — and extinction is no longer a theory. It’s a fight for survival.