Everything We Know So Far About ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’

It has been more than three years since the release of the last film the in Jurassic World franchise, and fans are getting tired of waiting. The Fallen Kingdom got pretty lacklustre reviews in the press, with The Verge even calling it a “stunning disappointment”, especially given the beautiful cinematography and razor-sharp writing of its predecessor.

However, that doesn’t mean that we dinophiles have not been counting down the days until the release of the next film. We’re talking, of course, about Jurassic World: Domination, for which we now have a concrete release date. If you’re as excited as us, read on to find out literally everything we know so far about Jurassic World: Dominion.

Who, What, When, Why, Where
First off, let’s get the numbers straight. We know for sure that Dominion is set for its international cinematic debut on June 10, 2022. We also know that the film has cost about $165 million to produce, which is actually less than the previous two films in the franchise. Perhaps they’re going for a more stripped-back look and feel this time, although this does not seem evident from the stunning CGI-heavy prologue video that was published on YouTube in November.

The film was originally slated for release on June 10, 2021, but the studio decided to pull back as they were worried that not enough people would turn out in the theatres to see it. Producer and Director Colin Trevorrow has already confirmed that filming and editing for the entirety of Dominion are all wrapped up, so fans do not have to worry about that. This is to be the final film in the Jurassic World ‘threequel’, meaning that this is likely to be the last release in the franchise for a very,
very long time.

The Cast
Let’s dive into what really matters; the casting. Fans of this current film run will be pleased to know that Chris Pratt will be reprising his role as the lead, while Bryce Dallas Howard will also be returning to her role as Claire Dearing. We also know that things for the two will pick up exactly where they left off at the end of Fallen Kingdom, with the pair attempting to save the parasaurs from poachers after their release into the “real world”.

That’s not all; Isabella Sermon will definitely be back, reprising her role as Isabella Lockwood, while Justice Smith will also be returning as Franklin Webb. Daniella Pineda will be back in her role as Zia Rodriguez, while Omar Sy will be returning as the wisecracking velociraptor trainer Barry Sembene.

The real kicker is that for long-time fans of the Jurassic Park franchise, the best is yet to come. We now know that the three leads from the iconic original JP films, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, AND Jeff Goldblum, will all be returning to play significant roles in the upcoming film. If you’re like us, you’ll be first in line on June 10 to see the OG trio back in action.

The Weight of a Multimedia Empire
A lot has happened since the previous Jurassic World film, and it’s worth taking stock of where the franchise is at if we want to measure Dominion’s chances of success. The previous film did make a profit at the box office, but its lukewarm to scathing reviews, as we’ve reported at Red Carpet Crash, will do little to boost the prospects of Dominion. Regardless, we can expect the star cast and the return of Neill, Dern, and Goldblum to pretty much guarantee strong showings at the box office.

Another important factor is the way in which Jurassic World has evolved since 2018, and has now decisively gone on to become a global multimedia empire. The list of Jurassic World media products is difficult to list in full.

There are numerous best-selling video games, including console survival strategy titles such as Jurassic World Evolution and Jurassic World: The Game, as well as titles such as Lego Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Alive, a mobile game that uses augmented reality to bring dinos to your front door.

Beyond this, there are official branded games that use the Jurassic World theme to appeal to fans. There is the official Jurassic World slot game available at Betway Casino Online, where players step into the shoes of the cast of JW to explore the island and hunt for real cash prizes. Then there is the Jurassic World Board Game, which is essentially a prehistoric version of Monopoly.

The success of all of these products shows that come what may, the appetite for the story that Jurassic Park tells has not waned since 2018.

So, will Dominion prove to be a hit? All early indicators suggest a huge amount of interest from the fans, but whether that will translate to kind reviews from the critics is another matter entirely.