How to Watch the Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

From the imaginative mind of Michael Crichton and the cinematic genius of Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park captivated audiences and became a 90s phenomenon. Decades later, the Jurassic World trilogy reignited the franchise, adding a staggering $4 billion to its box office success across three films. With Jurassic World: Rebirth stomping into theaters this July, we've crafted the ultimate guide to navigate this prehistoric saga. Explore the viewing order – chronologically or by release date – and prepare for another thrilling adventure.

How Many Jurassic Park Movies Are There?

There are six feature-length Jurassic films – three Jurassic Park movies and three Jurassic World films. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the seventh installment. The franchise also boasts two short films and an animated Netflix series, included in the chronology below.

Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

(Mild spoilers ahead regarding characters, settings, and plot points.)

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

Adapting Michael Crichton's novel, Jurassic Park introduces the series' core concept: cloned dinosaurs, resurrected from prehistoric mosquito DNA, populate a theme park on the fictional Isla Nublar, thanks to a visionary (and reckless) entrepreneur (Richard Attenborough). Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) arrive to assess the park's safety, joined by John Hammond's grandchildren, Lex and Tim Murphy. A tropical storm and sabotage shut down the security system, unleashing chaos as they battle velociraptors and a Tyrannosaurus Rex to escape.

Jun 11, 1993 PG-13

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2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

Four years later, The Lost World returns Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), alongside paleontologist Sarah Harding (Julianne Moore). The story unfolds on Isla Sorna, a second island where abandoned dinosaurs thrived. A corporate power struggle ensues, pitting those seeking to exploit the dinosaurs against those aiming to preserve them. The ensuing chaos leads to a T-Rex escaping to San Diego, culminating in a thrilling city-wide chase.

May 23, 1997 PG-13

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