Jurassic World: Rebirth Review Round-Up — Early Critical Reactions

Jurassic World: Rebirth has premiered to early reviews, and critics are weighing in on the franchise's bold new direction. Directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, this sixth installment in the dinosaur saga promises a grounded tone, emotional stakes, and plenty of prehistoric peril.

What Critics Are Saying About Jurassic World: Rebirth

Variety

“The movie offers an updated version of the same basic ride Spielberg offered 32 years earlier, and yet, it hardly feels essential to the series’ overall mythology, nor does it signal where the franchise could be headed.”
— Read the full review on Variety

Variety praises Scarlett Johansson’s performance and the film’s stripped-back, suspenseful direction, calling it “a reboot in spirit, not just name.”

The Hollywood Reporter

“Edwards clearly is a devoted Spielberg fan, embedding subtle homages throughout, notably in the open water sequences that recall Jaws. Jurassic World Rebirth is unlikely to top anyone’s ranked franchise list. But longtime fans (count me among them) should have a blast.”
— Read the full review on The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter commends the cast and emotional weight but notes the film's occasionally clunky exposition and pacing.

The Guardian

“This new Jurassic adventure isn’t doing anything so very different from the earlier successful models, perhaps, and I could have done without its outrageous brand synergy product placement for certain brands of chocolate bar. But it feels relaxed and sure-footed in its Spielberg pastiche, its big dino-jeopardy moments and its deployment of thrills and laughs.”
— Read the full review on The Guardian

Peter Bradshaw gives the film 4 out of 5 stars, citing its strong lead performance but familiar structure.

IGN

“There’s a disappointing amount of “same old thing” to Jurassic World Rebirth. Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and the rest of the cast are intriguing and sympathetic throughout, but Gareth Edwards doesn’t quite recapture his signature flair for grand-scale visuals nor does David Koepp find the magic of his original Jurassic Park screenplay, opting to follow that movie’s structure as more of a remix than a rebirth.”
— Read the full review on IGN

IGN rates the film 5/10, highlighting Mahershala Ali’s performance and the film’s atmospheric tension.

Overall Critical Consensus

Jurassic World: Rebirth is receiving early praise for its darker tone, survivalist edge, and strong performances—especially from Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. Critics are noting the film as a return to tension and grounded storytelling, though not all are convinced the narrative breaks new ground. For fans and newcomers alike, it seems this dino franchise still has some bite left.

References

• Variety – Jurassic World: Rebirth Review
• The Hollywood Reporter – Review
• The Guardian – Review
• IGN – Jurassic World: Rebirth Review