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Jurassic Park, born from the visionary mind of novelist Michael Crichton and brought to life through the cinematic brilliance of Steven Spielberg, stands as one of the most iconic and successful films of the 1990s. Over two decades later, the franchise roared back with the Jurassic World trilogy, which spanned three blockbusters and added an impressive $4 billion USD to the series’ global box office.

With Jurassic World Rebirth set to hit theaters in July, now is the perfect time to revisit the prehistoric saga. Below, we’ve crafted a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the entire Jurassic universe—whether you prefer watching the films in chronological order or by release date.

Jurassic Park Movies in Order

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There are six main Jurassic feature films—three from the original Jurassic Park series and three from the Jurassic World trilogy. Jurassic World Rebirth will mark the seventh installment in the franchise. In addition to the films, the official canon includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, all of which are detailed in the chronological timeline below.

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The following summaries contain mild spoilers, including key characters, settings, and general plot points.

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The Jurassic Park series follows a largely linear timeline, with the theatrical releases aligning closely with in-universe chronology. Only the supplementary content—such as the short films and animated series—requires careful placement.

Based on Michael Crichton’s groundbreaking novel, Jurassic Park introduces the core concept: scientists have cloned dinosaurs using DNA extracted from ancient mosquitoes preserved in amber. Visionary entrepreneur John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) brings these creatures to life on Isla Nublar, turning the island into a high-tech dinosaur theme park.

Paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and chaos theorist Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are invited to inspect the park’s safety. They’re joined by Hammond’s grandchildren, Lex and Tim Murphy, during a guided tour that quickly spirals into chaos.

When a tropical storm hits and a rogue employee sabotages the park’s systems, the dinosaurs break free. What begins as a scientific marvel turns into a fight for survival against raptors and a ferocious T-Rex.

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Jurassic ParkUniversal PicturesJun 11, 1993PG-13

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