How to Watch the Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

The Jurassic Park saga, born from Michael Crichton's novel and Steven Spielberg's cinematic genius, captivated audiences in the 90s. Decades later, the Jurassic World trilogy reignited the franchise, generating an additional $4 billion at the box office across three films. With Jurassic World: Rebirth hitting theaters in July, this guide helps you navigate the series' narrative. Discover the optimal viewing order – chronologically or by release date.

Jurassic Park Film Order

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How Many Jurassic Park Films Exist?

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

Jurassic Park Chronological Order

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

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The film adaptation of Crichton's novel introduces the core concept: cloned dinosaurs populate a theme park on Isla Nublar, thanks to a reckless entrepreneur (Richard Attenborough). Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) assess the park's safety alongside John Hammond's grandchildren. A storm and sabotage unleash the dinosaurs, leading to a thrilling escape.

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Jurassic Park Universal Pictures Jun 11, 1993 PG-13

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