Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a 2018 American science-fiction adventure film directed by J.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a 2018 American science-fiction adventure film directed by J. A. Bayona. It is the fifth film in the Jurassic Park franchise and the sequel to Jurassic World (2015), following Owen Grady and Claire Dearing as they attempt to rescue dinosaurs from Isla Nublar after a volcanic eruption threatens the island.
Plot
The story follows Owen Grady and Claire Dearing as they return to Isla Nublar to help evacuate the island's dinosaurs before a volcanic eruption makes the island uninhabitable. The mission leads into a larger conspiracy involving the capture and sale of dinosaurs. The film ends with dinosaurs escaping into the wider world, setting up the franchise's next phase.
Cast
The film features returning leads Chris Pratt as Owen Grady and Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing. Jeff Goldblum returns from the original Jurassic Park franchise as Dr. Ian Malcolm, and BD Wong reprises his role as Dr. Henry Wu. Additional cast includes Rafe Spall, Toby Jones, and Ted Levine.
Production
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow. The film was produced by Frank Marshall, Pat Crowley, and Belén Atienza, with cinematography by Óscar Faura and music by Michael Giacchino. It was produced by Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Legendary Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, and Perfect World Pictures.
Release and reception
The film was released in 2018 with a theatrical runtime of 128 minutes. It was distributed by Universal Pictures. In Canada, the film was also distributed by Universal Pictures and was part of the widely released Jurassic franchise that had strong box-office and home-entertainment visibility with Canadian audiences.
Key facts
- The film is set three years after the events of Jurassic World (2015).
- Its plot centres on a rescue mission to save dinosaurs from Isla Nublar before a volcanic eruption destroys the island.
- Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard reprise their roles as Owen Grady and Claire Dearing.
- Jeff Goldblum returns as Dr. Ian Malcolm.
- The film ends with dinosaurs escaping into the wider world, setting up the franchise's next phase.
The film was distributed in Canada by Universal Pictures and was part of the widely released Jurassic franchise that had strong box-office and home-entertainment visibility with Canadian audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_World:_Fallen_KingdomSupports: basic film identity, plot setting, and ending
- Jurassic Park Wiki (Fandom) — https://jurassicpark.fandom.com/wiki/Jurassic_World:_Fallen_KingdomSupports: plot premise involving Isla Nublar, volcanic eruption, and rescue mission
- CinemaBlend — https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1686499/jurassic-world-2-everything-we-know-about-fallen-kingdomSupports: returning cast and sequel context
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_world_fallen_kingdomSupports: release year, runtime, genre, director, and production details