How to Watch the Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

From the imaginative mind of Michael Crichton and the cinematic genius of Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park captivated audiences and became a 90s phenomenon. Decades later, the Jurassic World trilogy reignited the franchise, adding a staggering $4 billion to its box office success across three films. With Jurassic World: Rebirth hitting theaters in July, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this thrilling cinematic saga. Explore the viewing order—chronologically or by release date—and dive into the prehistoric adventure.

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Jurassic Park Movies: A Complete Guide

How Many Jurassic Park Movies Are There?

There are six feature-length Jurassic films—three Jurassic Park movies and three Jurassic World films. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the seventh installment. The franchise also includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, incorporated into the chronology below.

Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

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

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The chronological order of the feature films largely mirrors their release order; only the short films and Netflix series require additional guidance. Jurassic Park adapts Michael Crichton's novel, introducing the core concept: cloned dinosaurs, extracted from prehistoric mosquitoes, populate a theme park on Isla Nublar. Paleontologist Alan Grant, paleobotanist Ellie Sattler, and mathematician Ian Malcolm join the island tour alongside Lex and Tim Murphy, encountering chaos when a storm disables the park's security systems, unleashing the dinosaurs.

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