Jurassic World is a 2015 American science fiction action film directed by Colin Trevorrow, marking the first installment in the Jurassic World series and the fourth overall in the Jurassic Park franchise. The film features a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Irrfan Khan. Set 22 years after the original Jurassic Park, it takes place on Isla Nublar, where a fully operational dinosaur theme park has been established, fulfilling John Hammond's original vision.
The plot centers around the park's latest attraction, a genetically engineered dinosaur known as the Indominus rex. As the park's operations manager Claire Dearing (played by Bryce Dallas Howard) oversees its launch, she assigns her nephews, Zach and Gray Mitchell, to a guide. Meanwhile, Navy veteran Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) is training a pack of Velociraptors and warns Claire about the inherent dangers of the Indominus rex. Despite his warnings, the creature escapes its enclosure, leading to chaos as it wreaks havoc across the park.
As the story unfolds, Claire and Owen must work together to rescue the boys and contain the rampaging dinosaur. Their efforts are complicated by corporate interests that seek to weaponize dinosaurs for military purposes, as represented by InGen security head Vic Hoskins (Vincent D'Onofrio). The film culminates in a dramatic showdown involving various dinosaurs and showcases themes of human hubris and the consequences of genetic manipulation.
Upon its release on June 12, 2015, Jurassic World received generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike. It set several box office records, including the largest opening weekend in history at that time, grossing over $1.6 billion worldwide. The film was praised for its visual effects and nostalgic references to the original series but faced criticism for its plot and character development.
Jurassic World successfully revived interest in the franchise, leading to two sequels: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022). The film's success solidified its place as a significant entry in modern blockbuster cinema.