Watch Jurassic Park Films Chronologically

The Jurassic Park saga, a cinematic triumph born from Michael Crichton's novel and Steven Spielberg's vision, 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 arriving in July, this guide helps you navigate the series' complex timeline. Explore viewing options: chronological order or release date.

Jurassic Park Film Order

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How Many Jurassic Park Films Exist?

The franchise boasts six feature films – three Jurassic Park and three Jurassic World installments. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the seventh. The extended universe includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, incorporated into the chronology below.

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Jurassic Park Chronological Viewing Order

(Minor spoilers regarding characters, settings, and plot elements are included below.)

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The theatrical release order largely mirrors the chronological storyline, with exceptions for the shorts and Netflix series.

This adaptation of Crichton's novel establishes the core premise: cloned dinosaurs, extracted from prehistoric mosquitoes, populate a theme park (Isla Nublar) owned by 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, Lex and Tim Murphy. A storm disables the security system, unleashing the dinosaurs and turning the tour into a desperate fight for survival.

Read IGN’s Jurassic Park review or preorder the 4K Edition.

Jurassic ParkUniversal PicturesJun 11, 1993PG-13

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