Jurassic World: Rebirth second trailer brings the fear back, and that's the point

Time of India

22-05-2025

The dinosaurs are back, and they're more terrifying than ever. The second trailer for
Jurassic World: Rebirth
, directed by Gareth Edwards, offers a chilling shift in tone that brings the franchise closer to its horror roots. With a stripped-down visual style and minimal dialogue, the film trades high-tech spectacle for primal fear.
Set in a world where dinosaurs have entirely overrun human spaces, the trailer features dark jungles, ruined facilities, rafting, and close encounters with three new, massive species. Unlike previous entries, there's no focus on legacy characters or sleek science labs; this is a survival story where humans are no longer in charge.
Back to Jurassic's horror roots
This tonal shift aligns with what many critics have long observed: the original Jurassic Park was, at its core, a monster movie. As pointed out by filmmakers and analysts, Spielberg's 1993 classic was a horror film in disguise, using tension and suspense rather than constant action. Rebirth seems to embrace that idea more openly than any sequel to date.
Instead of showing dinosaurs as controllable or even majestic, the trailer leans into their unpredictability. They lurk in the dark, attack without warning, and dominate every frame. There's a strong survival-horror vibe, with characters hiding, running, and rarely fighting back.
High budget, gritty style
Despite the stripped-down feel,
Jurassic World
: Rebirth is a major production.
Universal
reportedly backs it with a $200–250 million budget. But rather than pouring it all into CGI and massive set pieces, the money appears to be focused on immersive practical effects, detailed sound design, and on-location filming. This suggests a blockbuster that aims for intensity over flash.
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Early reactions to the trailer have been positive, especially from longtime fans who felt the franchise had drifted too far into formulaic action. With Gareth Edwards at the helm, known for blending scale with grit, there's cautious optimism that Rebirth could be both a creative and commercial reset.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is slated for release on July 2, 2026. With this second trailer, Universal is clearly going back to basics, reminding audiences that dinosaurs were always meant to be feared, not just watched.