Jurassic Park, later becoming Jurassic World, is an iconic American science fiction franchise created by Michael Crichton. Originating in 1990, it centers on the ill-fated concept of a theme park filled with cloned dinosaurs.
The success of Crichton's novel paved the way for Steven Spielberg's 1993 film adaptation. Recognized for its cultural significance, the film was preserved in the U.S.
National Film Registry in 2018. After the initial novel and film, sequels like The Lost World followed. In contrast, later films from Jurassic Park III (2001) onward diverged from Crichton's source material, captivating audiences with thrilling dinosaur adventures.
The Jurassic Park franchise centers on genetically engineered dinosaurs causing havoc in a Costa Rican island park, cloned from ancient mosquito DNA in amber. The films primarily unfold on fictional Pacific coast islands, but Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) extends the chaos globally.
Using animatronics and CGI, the series garnered praise for its dinosaur recreation and sparked paleontological interest.
However, criticism arose for diverging from recent findings to maintain continuity.
Jurassic World Dominion (2022) addresses this by embracing feathered dinosaurs, introduced in Jurassic Park III (2001), aligning with modern paleontological concepts in the franchise.
Jurassic Park trilogy
Jurassic Park (1993)
Main article: Jurassic Park (film)
Jurassic Park (1993) introduces John Hammond's dinosaur theme park. When a power failure occurs due to a disgruntled employee, chaos ensues as cloned dinosaurs roam freely. Palaeontologist Alan Grant and his team must restore power to escape. Praised for groundbreaking CGI, it grossed over $914 million globally.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) follows Ian Malcolm leading an expedition to document dinosaurs on a second island. A power struggle between Hammond's company and a hunting team complicates matters. It garnered mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
Jurassic Park III (2001) involves Alan Grant aiding a couple in rescuing their son from Isla Sorna. The film received mixed reviews.
Jurassic World (2015): The film, directed by Colin Trevorrow, revitalized the franchise with a new park, Jurassic World, featuring genetically modified dinosaurs.
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard lead the cast. The plot involves the creation of the hybrid dinosaur, Indominus Rex, leading to chaos. It grossed over $1.6 billion globally.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018): Directed by J.A. Bayona, the sequel, sees Owen and Claire rescuing dinosaurs from Isla Nublar's volcanic eruption. However, the mission takes a dark turn involving exploitation and genetic research. The film, though criticized, grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide.
Jurassic World Dominion (2022): Colin Trevorrow's sequel explores the coexistence of dinosaurs and humans, reuniting the original trio. The film introduces new challenges and characters while addressing the consequences of dinosaurs unleashed globally.
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