In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ even the humans are sick of dinosaurs

By Stephen Thompson

In 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' even the humans are sick of dinosaurs

In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ even the humans are sick of dinosaurs : Pop Culture Happy Hour Jurassic World Rebirth is the latest reboot of the beloved franchise. This time around Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey head to a fresh island of mutant dinosaurs, where they experience a familiar mix of splashy kills and not-so-subtle morality tales. But can the film live up to the magic of the original Jurassic Park? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

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In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ even the humans are sick of dinosaurs

July 3, 20253:00 AM ET

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In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ even the humans are sick of dinosaurs

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Scarlett Johansson in Jurassic World Rebirth.

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Jurassic World Rebirth is the latest reboot of the beloved franchise. This time around Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey head to a fresh island of mutant dinosaurs, where they experience a familiar mix of splashy kills and not-so-subtle morality tales. But can the film live up to the magic of the original Jurassic Park?

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