Watch the dinosaur films in release order, which is also the order of the main story: “Jurassic Park” (1993), “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997), “Jurassic Park III” (2001), “Jurassic World” (2015), “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018), “Jurassic World Dominion” (2022) and “Jurassic World Rebirth” (2025). The short films and animated series fit in between the films; how exactly is shown below.
Below you will find US release dates, directors and running times, a spoiler-free plot summary, a scheme showing where to fit the series and short films, and an answer to what is known about a sequel. The details were checked against the official website for “Jurassic World Rebirth” and Wikipedia (Russian and English) as of October 17, 2026. Titles are given in English, the way the studio and Wikipedia name them.
All Films in Release Order
| Film | US release | Director | Running time, min |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Jurassic Park” | June 11, 1993 | Steven Spielberg | 127 |
| “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” | May 23, 1997 | Steven Spielberg | 129 |
| “Jurassic Park III” | July 18, 2001 | Joe Johnston | 92 |
| “Jurassic World” | June 12, 2015 | Colin Trevorrow | 124 |
| “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” | June 22, 2018 | J. A. Bayona | 128 |
| “Jurassic World Dominion” | June 10, 2022 | Colin Trevorrow | 147 |
| “Jurassic World Rebirth” | July 2, 2025 | Gareth Edwards | 134 |
The first three films make up “Jurassic Park,” and the next three form the “Jurassic World” trilogy. According to English Wikipedia, “Dominion” concluded the story begun in the original trilogy. “Rebirth” is a new installment with different characters. Universal Pictures released all the films.
Story Timeline: Where the Series and Short Films Fit
The main films follow the story in the same order they were released. The difference lies only in the short stories: some of them take place between the films. “Battle at Big Rock” is set a year after “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” “Jurassic World Dominion” four years after it, and “Jurassic World Rebirth” five years after “Dominion.” The series “Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous” runs parallel to “Jurassic World,” and “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” runs up to “Dominion” and during it.
“Jurassic Park”
The first park on Isla Nublar
“The Lost World: Jurassic Park”
Isla Sorna
“Jurassic Park III”
Isla Sorna again
“Jurassic World”
A new park on Isla Nublar; runs parallel to “Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous”
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”
Dinosaurs, a volcanic eruption and a rescue operation
“Battle at Big Rock”
A short film set a year after “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”
“Jurassic World: Chaos Theory”
A series that runs up to “Jurassic World Dominion” and during it
“Jurassic World Dominion”
Four years after “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”
“Jurassic World Rebirth”
Five years after “Jurassic World Dominion”
What Each Film Is About, Spoiler-Free
“Jurassic Park” (1993)
Original title: Jurassic Park. An adaptation of Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel. After an incident with a velociraptor at the park on Isla Nublar, park owner John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) invites three experts to approve the opening: paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum). Directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is considered a milestone in the use of computer graphics, and in 2018 the Library of Congress added it to the National Film Registry.
“The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997)
Original title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The action moves to Isla Sorna, where the dinosaurs were bred before being transported to the park. Hammond asks Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) to lead a team tasked with documenting the island. Directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast also includes Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite and Arliss Howard.
“Jurassic Park III” (2001)
Original title: Jurassic Park III. The action is back on Isla Sorna: the Kirby family hires Alan Grant (Sam Neill) under the pretext of a tour to find their missing son. Directed by Joe Johnston, with Spielberg remaining as executive producer. This is the first film in the series not based on Crichton’s novel and the shortest: 92 minutes. The cast also includes William H. Macy, Téa Leoni and Alessandro Nivola.
“Jurassic World” (2015)
Original title: Jurassic World. A new park operates on the site of the old one on Isla Nublar. The main characters are Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard), and Henry Wu (B. D. Wong) from the first film returns to the park. The main threat is Indominus rex, a genetically created hybrid. Directed by Colin Trevorrow. According to English Wikipedia, the film was the first in history to gross more than $500 million over its opening weekend and earned over $1.6 billion in total.
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018)
Original title: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Because of a volcanic eruption, Claire and Owen join an operation to relocate dinosaurs from Isla Nublar to a new sanctuary. Directed by J. A. Bayona. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) returns in the film; the cast also includes Rafe Spall, Toby Jones and Ted Levine.
“Jurassic World Dominion” (2022)
Original title: Jurassic World Dominion. Dinosaurs now live alongside people around the world. Owen and Claire set out on a rescue mission, while Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler, together with Ian Malcolm, try to uncover a conspiracy by the Biosyn corporation. Directed by Colin Trevorrow. This is the first film after the original in which Neill, Dern and Goldblum appear together again. The extended version runs 161 minutes.
“Jurassic World Rebirth” (2025)
Original title: Jurassic World Rebirth. Earth turned out to be mostly hostile to dinosaurs, and the survivors live in remote equatorial areas. A covert agent (Scarlett Johansson), a paleontologist (Jonathan Bailey) and a team leader (Mahershala Ali) head, on a pharmaceutical company’s commission, to a forbidden island where the InGen research center once stood. Directed by Gareth Edwards; the screenplay is by David Koepp.
Short Films and Animated Series
- “Battle at Big Rock.” An eight-minute short by Colin Trevorrow, released on FX on September 15, 2019. It takes place a year after “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” and the film is considered canon to the series.
- Prologue to “Jurassic World Dominion.” A five-minute prologue from 2021 that was cut from the film: in the extended version of “Dominion” it opens the movie.
- “Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous.” A Netflix animated series: five seasons from September 18, 2020 to July 21, 2022. The action runs during “Jurassic World” and at the start of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.”
- “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory.” A follow-up to “Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous”: four seasons on Netflix from May 24, 2024 to November 20, 2025, with the action taking place up to “Dominion” and during it.
How to Watch in Order
Watch the main films in release order, which matches the story. Add the series and short films as you like, at the points where they take place.
| Films only | With short films and series |
|---|---|
| 1. “Jurassic Park” (1993) | 1. “Jurassic Park” (1993) |
| 2. “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) | 2. “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) |
| 3. “Jurassic Park III” (2001) | 3. “Jurassic Park III” (2001) |
| 4. “Jurassic World” (2015) | 4. “Jurassic World” (2015) and “Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous” |
| 5. “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) | 5. “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) |
| 6. “Jurassic World Dominion” (2022) | 6. “Battle at Big Rock” (2019) |
| 7. “Jurassic World Rebirth” (2025) | 7. “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” (2024–2025) |
| — | 8. “Jurassic World Dominion” (2022) |
| — | 9. “Jurassic World Rebirth” (2025) |
If you like watching films in order, we have similar guides: all Fast & Furious films, all Spider-Man films and the Harry Potter viewing order.
Sources and methodology
Analysis of public sourcesChecked 17 October 2026
- Jurassic World Rebirth — official Universal site jurassicworld.com
- Wikipedia — Jurassic Park (franchise) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia (Russian) — Jurassic World Rebirth ru.wikipedia.org
Frequently Asked Questions
In what order should you watch “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World”?
In release order: “Jurassic Park” (1993), “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997), “Jurassic Park III” (2001), “Jurassic World” (2015), “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018), “Jurassic World Dominion” (2022), “Jurassic World Rebirth” (2025). The story order is the same.
How many films are there in total in “Jurassic World” and “Jurassic Park”?
Seven feature films: three “Jurassic Park” films, three “Jurassic World” films and “Jurassic World Rebirth” from 2025. In addition, there are two short films and two Netflix animated series.
Do I need to watch “Jurassic Park” before “Jurassic World”?
Strictly speaking, no, but it makes more sense. Henry Wu from the first film returns in “Jurassic World,” and characters from both trilogies meet in “Dominion.”
Are the short films and animated series part of the main story?
Two short films are considered canon to the series, according to English Wikipedia. “Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous” takes place during the events of “Jurassic World,” and “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” runs up to “Dominion” and during it.
When will the sequel to “Jurassic World Rebirth” come out?
No date has been announced.
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