‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ the latest addition to the iconic dinosaur franchise, is generating buzz online as audiences across India finally get a chance to watch the sci-fi action-adventure on the big screen. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film debuted in the US before making its way to Indian cinemas on July 4.

Serving as a standalone sequel to ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ (2022), the film is the fourth instalment in the ‘Jurassic World’ series and the seventh overall in the ‘Jurassic Park’ saga. With a production budget of ₹1,550 crore (approximately $180 million), the film is projected to rake in over $250 million globally during its extended five-day opening weekend.

Boasting a star-studded ensemble cast featuring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ed Skrein and Luna Blaise, the film is produced by The Kennedy/Marshall Company and Amblin Entertainment, and distributed by Universal Pictures.

Netizens reacts

While some fans have praised the film’s fresh take and visual grandeur, others felt it lacked the emotional punch of its predecessors. Here’s what audiences are saying online:

One user on X wrote, “Loved the horror aspects, and it was surprisingly funny. Visuals were beautiful.”

Another user wrote, “When I watched Rebirth today a kid behind me (that was silent and well behaved the entire time) screamed “Spinosaurus!” Because he was so excited to see them on the big screen.”

A third user wrote, “how is it possible that people say it's worse than Dominion? There's no way, are they blind or what?

A handful of reviews indicated that the film didn’t quite resonate with some viewers, who felt it fell short of the franchise’s legacy.

Plot takes a new scientific turn

The story revolves around a powerful corporation’s ambitious plan to develop a revolutionary drug designed to treat heart disease—a project expected to bring in enormous profits. However, the formula hinges on a peculiar requirement: blood samples from three different types of dinosaurs—each representing air, land, and water species.

To gather these crucial samples, the corporation deploys a specialised team of experts. During their dangerous expedition, they encounter a family with a young child, adding a human emotional layer to the otherwise action-packed mission. The quest to obtain the samples and the dramatic chain of events that follow are said to offer a thrilling cinematic experience.

David Koepp, a longtime contributor to the franchise, penned the screenplay, while Gareth Edwards took charge as director for this ambitious reboot.