The Jurassic franchise is about to make waves again with its highly anticipated fourth installment, and this time, it’s taking things underwater.
A Bold New Direction for Jurassic World
The Jurassic Park saga has been a box office powerhouse since its revival in 2015 with Jurassic World. With over $1.6 billion in earnings, the movie marked a monumental return for the franchise after 14 years of silence, surpassing even Fast & Furious 7 and Avengers: Age of Ultron. The following installments, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Jurassic World: Dominion, also made significant money, but questions about profitability have inevitably crept in as the budgets soared beyond $400 million.
Now, as we approach Jurassic World 4: Renaissance, the stakes are even higher. Directed by Gareth Edwards, known for his work on Godzilla and Rogue One, this new chapter could either reinvigorate the franchise or simply continue the downward trend. The budget for Renaissance is still under wraps, but estimates range from $180 million to $300 million, keeping fans and industry experts alike guessing. One thing is clear: Universal has a lot riding on this film, and they’re pulling out all the stops to make it the blockbuster event of the summer.
A Surprising Twist in the Water
The first teaser for Jurassic World: Renaissance has already gotten fans buzzing, and it’s clear that the movie is going to bring something fresh to the table — a significant focus on water. In a preview aired on IGN, we see Scarlett Johansson’s character trying to dart a small dinosaur that seems to resemble a mosasaurus. It’s a tense scene where Johansson’s character, while trying to hit her target, narrowly escapes the jaws of the speedy creature.
What stands out in this snippet is the unique dynamic between humans and creatures, a hallmark of director Gareth Edwards’ work. Known for his love of massive creatures, Edwards’ films, like Godzilla, have showcased thrilling scale contrasts. In this underwater scene, the sight of a giant dinosaur’s eye locking with Johansson’s panicked face under the water adds a chilling touch of suspense.
While this teaser only gives a glimpse of a much larger action scene, it highlights the high stakes of this new setting and the collaboration of Edwards’ direction with Alexandre Desplat’s score. The sound and visuals in this sneak peek promise a thrilling, intense experience.
Uncharted Waters in the Jurassic Franchise
For all the action and drama in the Jurassic series, one element has largely been underexplored — water. There have been moments where water was pivotal, such as the thrilling Mosasaurus tank scene in Jurassic World, or the brief introduction of aquatic environments in Jurassic World: Dominion. However, these have always been secondary to the terrestrial escapades of the dinosaurs.
Jurassic World: Renaissance seems to understand that aquatic scenes are a valuable untapped resource. By focusing on underwater sequences, this installment promises to refresh the series with a unique perspective. Fans of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park novel will recognize a significant plot element that was previously cut from the original movie: the iconic raft scene on the river with the T-Rex. It’s an adaptation that could provide some truly breathtaking moments — and potentially, some terrifying ones too.
What fans are hoping for is that Edwards has been given the freedom to fully explore this fresh take on the Jurassic world, much like how Juan Antonio Bayona took creative risks with Fallen Kingdom. While Fallen Kingdom was divisive, it still has its defenders who appreciated the bold narrative choices.
Looking Ahead
Jurassic World: Renaissance hits theaters on July 4th, 2025, and with all the changes and new directions promised, this film might just be the next big leap for the franchise. With underwater scenes adding a new layer of tension and excitement, it looks like the Jurassic world is about to get even bigger and wilder.
So, whether you’re a die-hard fan of the dinosaurs or just looking for a thrilling summer blockbuster, Renaissance seems poised to deliver. Keep an eye on those teasers — the best may still be yet to come.
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