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Jurassic World

Jurassic World is a 2015 American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jurassic World is a 2015 American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow. It is the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise and the first film in the Jurassic World series, set on the fictional island of Isla Nublar where a dinosaur theme park descends into chaos after a genetically engineered hybrid escapes.

Premise

The film follows the fully functioning Jurassic World theme park, where genetically cloned dinosaurs are displayed for tourists. The story is set 22 years after the events of Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar. The park is a working dinosaur theme park built around cloned animals. When a new hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus rex, escapes containment, the park is thrown into crisis.

Production

Jurassic World was directed by Colin Trevorrow, who co-wrote the screenplay with Derek Connolly, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. The film was produced by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

Cast and characters

The film stars Chris Pratt as Owen Grady and Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing. Supporting roles include Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, B.D. Wong, and Irrfan Khan. B.D. Wong reprises his role as Dr. Henry Wu from Jurassic Park.

Franchise context

Jurassic World is the fourth film in the Jurassic Park franchise and the first in the Jurassic World series. It continued the Jurassic Park series and launched a new trilogy under the Jurassic World name. It was followed by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Jurassic World Dominion.

Key facts

  • Jurassic World is the first film in the Jurassic World series and the fourth film in the Jurassic Park franchise.
  • The story is set 22 years after Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar.
  • The central threat is the genetically engineered hybrid dinosaur Indominus rex.
  • The film was released in 2015 and stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
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Canadian context

The film had a broad international theatrical release, including in Canada, and is widely recognized by Canadian audiences as part of the long-running Jurassic Park franchise.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jurassic World?
Jurassic World is a 2015 science fiction action film about a dinosaur theme park on Isla Nublar that loses control after a genetically engineered hybrid escapes.
Is Jurassic World part of the Jurassic Park franchise?
Yes. It is the fourth film in the Jurassic Park franchise and the first in the Jurassic World series.
Who directed Jurassic World?
Jurassic World was directed by Colin Trevorrow.
Where is Jurassic World set?
It is set on Isla Nublar, a fictional island off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
What dinosaur causes the main conflict?
The main conflict is caused by the Indominus rex, a genetically engineered hybrid dinosaur.
Who are the main stars?
The lead cast includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, B.D. Wong, and Irrfan Khan.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_World
    Supports: Release year, director, franchise placement, setting, cast, and plot premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_world
    Supports: Release date, genre, runtime, and synopsis.
  3. Amblin Entertainment — https://amblin.com/movie/jurassic-world/
    Supports: Official film description, cast, and franchise context.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, and release information.