Jurassic Park movies in order Jurassic Park Marathon
Ready for a full dinosaur sized binge? The Jurassic Park films deliver high speed thrills, awe inspiring creatures and chaos that erupts the moment science goes too far. Whether you’re returning to the island or discovering the danger for the first time, this marathon keeps the excitement nonstop from the first roar to the final escape.
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(6.9)Jurassic Park movies in order
We've all been there: you're ready to binge-watch a Jurassic Park movie marathon, but the big question looms. Do you watch in release order or chronological order? Where does Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous fit in? And what about Jurassic World: Rebirth? No worries, we've got your back. We've got everything sorted, from the right order of the movies to how the stories connect and which dinosaurs you absolutely can't miss. If you're checking out the franchise for the first time or just need a refresher before the next Jurassic World film comes out, this binge guide will help you breeze through the whole Jurassic saga. So, get your snacks ready, turn down the lights, and let that classic theme song play.
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Jurassic Park Movie 127 min. 1993A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.USER SCORE 8 -
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park Movie 129 min. 1997Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.USER SCORE 7 -
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Jurassic Park III Movie 92 min. 2001In need of funds for research, Dr. Alan Grant accepts a large sum of money to accompany Paul and Amanda Kirby on an aerial tour of the infamous Isla Sorna. It isn't long before all hell breaks loose and the stranded wayfarers must fight for survival as a host of new -- and even more deadly -- dinosaurs try to make snacks of them.USER SCORE 6 -
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Jurassic World Movie 124 min. 2015Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.USER SCORE 7 -
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Movie 129 min. 2018Three years after Jurassic World was destroyed, Isla Nublar now sits abandoned. When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.USER SCORE 7 -
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Jurassic World Dominion Movie 147 min. 2022Four years after Isla Nublar was destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.USER SCORE 7 -
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Jurassic World Rebirth Movie 134 min. 2025Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora's operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.USER SCORE 6
Jurassic Park (1993)
Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Michael Crichton's novel. Jurassic Park brings us the idea of cloned dinosaurs through the company InGen, the famous Isla Nublar, and the legendary team of Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill), Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum). And who could forget John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), the eccentric founder of the park? The film's visual effects are revolutionary, and it's one of the most thrilling and rewatchable adventures ever.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Four years later, we're back in the dinosaur world, this time on Isla Sorna, a second island where InGen secretly breeds dinosaurs. Spielberg is back as director, and he's made it clear that Jeff Goldblum's Ian Malcolm is going to be a big deal in this movie. New faces like Sarah Harding (Julianne Moore) and big-game hunter Roland Tembo (Pete Postlethwaite) join the fray. The Lost World is grittier and darker, showing that a "nature reserve for prehistoric creatures" comes with its own risks. The film builds on the first installment's moral: just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
Jurassic Park III (2001)
In the third installment, we return to Isla Sorna, but this time with Joe Johnston at the helm. Alan Grant is back, but not really, and gets caught up in a rescue mission that quickly gets out of hand. The film introduces new characters like Amanda Kirby (Téa Leoni) and Billy Brennan (Alessandro Nivola), along with new dinos that even outshine the T-Rex. Jurassic Park III is like a short, intense survival horror with dinosaurs, and it's the perfect transition to the modern era of Jurassic World.
Jurassic World (2015)
Fast forward to a fully operational theme park on Isla Nublar: Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow brings new life to the franchise with a fresh cast, including Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard). The park is impressive, commercial, and... a bit naive. The Indominus Rex is a hybrid dinosaur, and it shows how far genetic engineering has come since Hammond's days. Jurassic World is a smart reboot and continuation of the original trilogy, with enough callbacks, Easter eggs, and action to knock your popcorn to the floor.
Fallen Kingdom (2018)
When a volcanic eruption threatens Isla Nublar, Owen and Claire set out on a mission to save the remaining dinosaurs. But, of course, nothing is as it seems. Fallen Kingdom is stunning to look at, but it's also got some serious stuff going on behind the scenes. It brings up important topics like animal rights, genetic ethics, and the black market for dinosaurs. The film expands the universe by shifting focus from the island to the real world. We also meet Maisie Lockwood (Isabella Sermon), a character who's going to play a key role in what's to come.
Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
Dinosaurs are basically everywhere these days. Dominion is the last movie in the Jurassic World trilogy, and it's a reunion of the original cast. Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm team up with Owen, Claire, and Maisie in a worldwide conflict between humans and prehistoric predators. Biosyn, the biotech company from Crichton's books, finally takes center stage, led by Lewis Dodgson (Campbell Scott). Dominion feels like the perfect mix of everything the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies have built: action, ethics, science fiction, and of course... gigantic dinosaurs.
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
Even though it's still in development, Jurassic World Rebirth promises to take the franchise to a new level. What do we know? The story takes place in a world that's pretty much post-Dominion, where dinosaurs have totally changed the ecosystems and society. You'll meet new characters, encounter new hybrid monsters, and probably see the human-dino relationship in a whole new light. Rebirth could be like The Force Awakens was for Star Wars: a fresh start that respects the past. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
Bonus: Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020-2022)
For those of you who like to go the extra mile, the animated series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous takes place at the same time as the events of Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom. The series is about a group of teens who get stuck on Isla Nublar during the chaos. Even though it looks young, the series is full of lore, some pretty intense moments, and links to the films. Great for binge-watching between movies if you have some space left on your dino-marathon night.
Tips for the Ultimate Jurassic Park Binge Night
Planning a movie night with friends? Here are some tips from the pros: Start early if you want to watch everything in one day (it'll take you 13+ hours), or split it into a weekend marathon. Prepare some dino-themed snacks (think "T-Rex Tacos," "Amber Popcorn," or "Raptor Claws" chicken nuggets). Play the Jurassic Park soundtrack while you're getting ready, and you'll get the chills. And if someone asks if it's really necessary to watch Jurassic Park III, you can say, "Well, it's not like it's the only option." Yes. Yes, it is.
Why This Order Works
Watching the films in chronological order lets you see how humanity's relationship with dinosaurs has changed over time. From Hammond's naive experiments to Biosyn's genetic tinkering, it all seems to make sense and is connected. The tension naturally builds, the characters grow, and you get the sense of truly traveling through a timeline. Your Jurassic Park movie marathon is more than just a night of fun—it's a journey through the history of dinosaurs. Whether you've been a fan since the 90s or just discovered the world of T-Rex and Velociraptors through streaming, this marathon is a must-see. Gather your crew, have that cushion ready to squeeze during the jump scares, and dive deep into one of the most iconic sci-fi adventure franchises ever. The Jurassic Park franchise keeps growing, but its impact is still going strong.