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, adding a staggering $4 billion to its box office success. With Jurassic World: Rebirth hitting theaters in July, this guide helps you navigate the sprawling storyline. Explore viewing options: chronological order or release date.

Jurassic Park Films: A Viewing Guide

Total Jurassic Films: Six feature films (three Jurassic Park, three Jurassic World), plus two short films and an animated Netflix series. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the seventh.

Jurassic Park Films in Chronological Order

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

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The series begins with the adaptation of Crichton's novel. Dinosaurs, cloned from ancient mosquito DNA, populate a theme park on Isla Nublar, owned by the ambitious John Hammond (Richard Attenborough). Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) assess the park's safety alongside Hammond's grandchildren. A power failure unleashes the dinosaurs, leading to a thrilling escape from raptors and a T-Rex.

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Jun 11, 1993 PG-13 [DVD Icon] [Theater Icon] [Blu-ray Icon]

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2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

Four years later, Ian Malcolm and John Hammond return, joined by paleontologist Sarah Harding (Julianne Moore). The action shifts to Isla Sorna, an abandoned island where dinosaurs thrive. A corporate power struggle ensues, pitting those seeking to exploit the dinosaurs against those advocating for their preservation. A captured T-Rex wreaks havoc in San Diego.

IGN's The Lost World: Jurassic Park review

May 23, 1997 PG-13 [DVD Icon] [Theater Icon] [Blu-ray Icon]

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3. Jurassic Park III (2001)

Alan Grant returns, with a smaller appearance from Ellie Sattler. Four years after The Lost World, Grant is hired for a seemingly simple helicopter tour of Isla Sorna, which turns into a desperate rescue mission. The group faces velociraptors while searching for missing people.

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Jul 18, 2001 PG-13 [DVD Icon] [Theater Icon] [Blu-ray Icon]

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4. Jurassic World (2015)

Twenty-two years later, a new dinosaur theme park opens on Isla Nublar. Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) must save Claire's nephews from the escaped Indominus rex, culminating in a thrilling showdown between the Indominus and a T-Rex.

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Jun 12, 2015 [Blu-ray Icon] [DVD Icon] [Theater Icon]

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4a. Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (TV Series - 2020)

A family-friendly animated series set during the Jurassic World trilogy, following six kids stranded on Isla Nublar when the dinosaurs escape.

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Sep 18, 2020

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5. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

Three years after Jurassic World, a volcanic eruption threatens the dinosaurs. Claire and Owen, along with Ian Malcolm, must save them, uncovering hidden agendas and the dangers of unchecked cloning technology.

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Jun 22, 2018 [Blu-ray Icon] [DVD Icon] [Theater Icon]

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6. Battle at Big Rock (Short Film - 2019)

A 10-minute short, set one year after Fallen Kingdom, depicting early human-dinosaur interactions.

Where to Watch: YouTube

7. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (TV Series - 2024)

A sequel to Camp Cretaceous, set six years after the events of that series, just before Dominion.

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May 24, 2024

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8. Jurassic World Dominion: The Prologue (Short Film - 2021)

A 5-minute short, originally intended as the opening of Dominion, showing a prehistoric battle and a modern-day T-Rex encounter.

Where to Watch: YouTube

9. Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

Four years after Fallen Kingdom, humans and dinosaurs coexist. Owen, Claire, Ian Malcolm, Alan Grant, and Ellie Sattler confront the ecological and ethical challenges of this new reality.

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Jun 10, 2022 [Theater Icon]

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Jurassic Park Films by Release Date

Jurassic Park (1993) The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Jurassic Park III (2001) Jurassic World (2015) Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Battle at Big Rock (2019) Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020) Jurassic World Dominion: The Prologue (2021) Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024)

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Future Jurassic Park Films

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Jurassic World: Rebirth, releasing July 2nd, is set five years after Dominion, following a team securing DNA from colossal creatures. Directed by Gareth Edwards, starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. Rumored to draw inspiration from the original novel.