by Amanda Ireland in Movies

The Jurassic World franchise was on the brink of extinction after the disappointing *Fallen Kingdom* and *Dominion*. But now, a new film promises a fresh start. With a new director and screenwriter, the movie retcons the previous films, focusing on a new story set 17 years prior. The plot involves a corporation seeking to profit from dinosaur blood, leading a team of experts on a mission to collect samples. The film features a charming cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, and delivers classic Jurassic Park moments like slow turns and a hapless security guard's demise. The chemistry between Johansson and Bailey is a highlight, adding a rom-com element to the adventure. While not entirely groundbreaking, the film is a fun, thrilling, and well-executed Spielbergian adventure, making it a potentially fitting end to the series. It's set to release on July 2nd (US and UK) and July 3rd (Australia).