The new and final trailer forJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomhas arrived, further revealing the plot of the highly anticipated sequel. FilmmakerJ.A. Bayona(A Monster Calls,The Impossible) directs fromColin TrevorrowandDerek Connolly’s script. The sequel’s story findsChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howard’s characters returning to Isla Nublar with a new team to evacuate the dinosaurs due to an extinction-level event caused by an erupting volcano.
This final trailer looks to reveal the second half of the film, which Trevorrow had previously said was being kept out of the marketing—or at least the initial marketing. And, well, they just kind of madeThe Lost World: Jurassic Parkagain. Pratt and Howard’s characters return to the island under what they discover are false pretenses, an ambitious businessman-type (here played byRafe Spall) intervenes to make more money, and the dinosaurs are brought to the mainland. EvenSteven Spielbergcouldn’t really makeThe Lost Worldwork (aside from the incredible trailer set piece and the delightful monster movie coda), so I’m not sure why Trevorrow and Connolly thought it was a good idea to tread the same territory here.
Or maybe I’m wrong. MaybeFallen Kingdomhas more surprises in store. At this point, I’m most enthused about Bayona’s involvement. The guy knows how to craft tension and thrills, andFallen Kingdomat least appears to have the horror hallmark of the previous films thatJurassic Worldlacked. We’ll find out soon enough I suppose, but I maintain thatJurassic Parkis not a franchise.
Check out the newJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomtrailer below followed by some new images. The sequel also starsJames Cromwell,Ted Levine,Justice Smith,Geraldine Chaplin,Daniella Pineda,Toby Jones,BD WongandJeff Goldblum.Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdomopens in theaters on August 25, 2025.
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Here’s the official synopsis forJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom:
It’s been four years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles. When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Owen is driven to find Blue, his lead raptor who’s still missing in the wild, and Claire has grown a respect for these creatures she now makes her mission. Arriving on the unstable island as lava begins raining down, their expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times. With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful series in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
