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Tom's Guide
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'Jurassic World Rebirth' trailer proves mutant dinosaurs make more sense than you think — and it's about time this franchise evolved
'Jurassic World Rebirth' didn't truly hook me until I heard the main mutant dinosaur was inspired by a classic T-Rex, a Rancor, and a Xenomorph. This is certainly a bold move for the franchise, but I stand by it, even if most of the internet doesn't. Unfortunately, the new trailer has stirred up controversy, particularly around the introduction of other mutant dinos, like raptors with wings. Now, I get why people might be skeptical. The 'Jurassic' franchise has mostly stayed true to the authentic appearance of dinosaurs (with a few exceptions in 'Jurassic World'), so suddenly taking a hard left into 'what the F is that?' territory is bound to spark strong reactions. In fact, mutant dinosaurs make sense for the future of this franchise. Not only do they bring something fresh to the table for this new group of characters (including the badass Scarlett Johansson) but they also take the series back to its horror roots, which is something I've been wanting for a long time. Mutated dinos actually deserve all the hype right now, and here's why. You're telling me that if humans actually got hold of dino DNA, the first thing we'd do is open a theme park? That's hard to believe. I think we all know how humanity works by now. We'd mix genes, tweak traits, and run experiments until we created something bigger, stronger, faster, and, more dangerous (cue the dramatic music). The franchise has always hinted at human greed, but 'Rebirth' leans all the way in. These creatures aren't just the result of scientific curiosity, they're weapons, once created by scientists who believe they can control the uncontrollable. And that, honestly, is what makes this direction so interesting. And kind of ironic that those scientists were probably wiped out by their own creations. Yes, the 'Jurassic' franchise is far from realistic, and yes, it's not supposed to be serious, but I think these mutant dinosaurs are about as realistic as it can get. The new 'Jurassic World Rebirth' trailer takes some big risks by showing off most of the mutant dinosaurs, and it was inevitable that some people would react negatively. Personally, I'm actually excited about the winged raptors — the franchise is finally making them scary again, instead of framing them as allies. At the end of the day, they're still creatures driven by instinct and primal nature. Despite the current hesitancy from fans, there's no doubt 'Rebirth' will still be a box office success thanks to the franchise's massive recognition. And honestly, I'm glad this movie is taking a new direction instead of sticking to the usual formula. This time, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali play characters who purposely travel to the original research facility from 'Jurassic Park,' hoping to recover genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA could offer life-saving benefits to humanity, only to find mankind's worst creations. What happens when the dinosaurs aren't just animals anymore, but weapons? What does survival look like when the threat is something we've built ourselves? That's a far more interesting premise than yet another 'don't move, it sees you' scene. So yes, people might complain that it's too much, but let's be honest: 'Jurassic' has always been a little unhinged. This is just the next evolutionary step in banishing franchise fatigue while making these movies genuinely scary again. Don't worry though, longtime fans won't be left behind because 'Jurassic World Rebirth' still features plenty of classic dinosaurs, just with a fresh, twisted spin. As someone whose favorite franchise is 'Alien,' knowing the mutated T-Rex draws inspiration from the Xenomorph has me pretty biased. I couldn't be more excited to see this bold blend of iconic beasts and nightmarish new horrors come to life. People tend to resist change, especially when it comes to beloved franchises, but 'Jurassic World Rebirth' deserves an open mind. It's easy to dismiss the mutant dinosaurs as too outlandish, but sometimes a little nightmare fuel is exactly what keeps a series alive and exciting. I'm all here for the bold risks this movie is taking, and I genuinely believe it will deliver thrills and surprises we haven't seen before. So before you write it off, give it a chance (mutant dinos and all) because this could be the wild ride the franchise has been waiting for. I'll definitely be going to the theatre on opening night.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Jurassic World Rebirth' Trailer Shows First Look at Bizarre T-Rex Mutant
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A new action-packed trailer dropped on Tuesday for "Jurassic World Rebirth" and it introduces the absolutely bizarre and terrifying creature, the Distortus rex, a fictional mutant version of the T-rex inspired by a merging of the Rancor of "Star Wars", the xenomorph of "Alien", and a T-Rex. You can watch the new trailer below. Read More: New 'Predator' Trailer Cuts A Bloody Trail Through History As you can see in the very beginning of the trailer, the mutant Distortus rex is so terrifying that the scientists creating it leave one of their own to die rather than risk letting the monster escape. "Jurassic World Rebirth" takes place five years after the events of 2022's "Jurassic World Dominion", and most of the world is no longer a safe place for dinosaurs. Scarlett Johansson plays Zora Bennett, a covert ops expert hired by a wealthy pharmaceutical company to go to a forbidden island in the Atlantic where the original research for Jurassic Park took place. Their mission is to gather genetic material for the company in the hopes it can be used for life-saving medication. Things go sideways when a group of civilians shows up on the island, and, as anyone who's seen any of the "Jurassic Park" or "Jurassic World" entries knows - it's always best to just leave the lizards alone. Johansson's voiceover lets us know the kind of danger they're all in. We hear her telling her team, "The theme park owners did experimental work... leaving only the worst ones here." Along with a nasty-looking T-rex and the Distortus rex, we get a good chance to see a massive alligator-like dinosaur threatening Zora's team's ship. There's also a nasty-looking flying dinosaur who goes after the team as they gather DNA from its eggs. The last entry in the franchise, "Jurassic World Dominion", was far from beloved by critics. The film earned an absolutely dismal 29% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. But audiences seemed to disagree with reviewers. The film took in $1 billion at the global box office. "Jurassic World Rebirth" is directed by Gareth Edwards from a screenplay by David Koepp. The film releases in theaters on July 2. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, and David Iacono. More Movies: Fan-Favorite 'Harry Potter' Star Cast as 'Hunger Games' Greatest Villain 'Liver King' Under Fire Again as Netflix Doc Reveals Steroid Scandal
