--- title: "Jurassic World Dominion" year: 2022 kind: "film" canonical: "https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-dominion" fi1m_score: 42 critics_score: 38 critics_reviews: 23 published: "2026-09-19T16:31:28.902272+00:00" updated: "2026-09-19T16:31:38.862278+00:00" region: "US" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Directed by Colin Trevorrow · 2h 27m · MPA PG-13 · Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller **Fi1m score: 42** · Critics 38 from 23 reviews *In a sentence:* Dinosaurs walk the earth again and the film would rather talk about locusts > Colin Trevorrow reunites two casts and lets a planet’s worth of dinosaurs loose, then hands the plot to a swarm of locusts. Neill, Dern and Goldblum have the only fun on offer; the rest is 147 minutes of running down corridors. ## Synopsis Years after the island fell, dinosaurs live loose across the world and a genetics company called Biosyn holds the contract to round them up. Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) live in a cabin in the Sierra Nevada, hiding Maisie Lockwood (Isabella Sermon), the cloned girl from the last film, from anyone who might come looking. Owen’s raptor Blue has a hatchling. Poachers take the girl and the hatchling, and the couple set off after them. Elsewhere, Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) is tracing a plague of giant locusts across American farmland and recruits Alan Grant (Sam Neill) for a trip to Biosyn’s valley in the Dolomites, where Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) now lectures on the payroll of its chief, Lewis Dodgson (Campbell Scott). ## Review Colin Trevorrow, who restarted the series in 2015 with *Jurassic World*, returns to close it, and he arrives holding the best premise the franchise has had since 1993. The last film let the dinosaurs out. This one opens on a world where they have stayed out: a Mosasaurus upending a fishing boat, pterosaurs nesting on a skyscraper, a raptor loose in a suburb. It is a news montage, it lasts about ten minutes, and it is the film most people bought a ticket for. Then the plot turns up and it is about insects. Trevorrow and Emily Carmichael’s script, from a story by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly, has Biosyn breeding locusts the size of a shoe that eat every crop except the company’s own, and it sends Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and Alan Grant (Sam Neill) to prove it. Meanwhile Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) chase a kidnapped girl and a kidnapped baby raptor through a smugglers’ market in Malta. It is a corporate spy film and a kidnap thriller stapled together, and for long stretches the dinosaurs are what the characters run past. Neill, Dern and Jeff Goldblum are the reason to sit through it, and we say that having come in braced for a tribute act. The first time Dern walks into Grant’s tent at a dig and the two start talking over each other, we grinned, and the reason is not the memory of 1993. They are the only actors in the film who listen to one another. Dern plays Sattler as a woman who has spent thirty years being right and is tired of it; Neill lets Grant be a little shy about seeing her again. Goldblum does the lecture, each word tasted before it is released, and it still works because the film gives him room. He gets three of these; the others get scenes with him. The newer cast fare less well. Pratt has one gesture, the raised palm, and uses it on raptors, poachers and his partner alike. Howard is handed a plot about motherhood and asked to run in it. DeWanda Wise, as a cargo pilot called Kayla Watts, arrives with a personality already fitted, dry and quick and plainly enjoying the nonsense, and she deserves a better film. Mamoudou Athie’s Ramsay Cole is a Biosyn executive with a conscience and nothing to play. Campbell Scott’s Lewis Dodgson is the villain, dressed by Joanna Johnston in a zipped fleece and round spectacles like a founder who has never been told no, and Scott plays him small and fussy rather than grand, which is the one surprising choice in the film. John Schwartzman shoots the opening in the snow of the Sierra Nevada, Owen on horseback roping a Parasaurolophus through the pines, and it is the single image here that looks like a new idea. Malta is the best stretch of action. Kevin Jenkins builds an underground market lit red and hung with cages, and the raptor chase through the streets above is fast and easy to follow. Then everyone arrives at Biosyn’s valley in the Dolomites, a campus of glass, pale timber and service tunnels, and the last hour is spent in the tunnels. We were bored in that hour, and it took us a while to notice, because Michael Giacchino’s score never stops and Mark Sanger cuts between the two groups every couple of minutes so that no scene is allowed to build. The film has a valley full of dinosaurs and keeps going back indoors. Where Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film made us wait the better part of an hour for a Tyrannosaurus and then held on a glass of water, this one produces a new creature on a timer, has it roar, and moves on. The animatronic animals, when they appear, look heavier and better than the digital ones, and the film gives them the quiet moments and the computer everything else. Most critics have landed near where we have, and a few well below. We would not go that far. The Malta chase and the three old hands are worth something, and when Giacchino lets John Williams’s original theme through over the valley, sparingly, it did get to us for a moment before we remembered what it was attached to. But this is a 147-minute film with a 12A certificate and one idea, and the idea is locusts. See it if you have children who will forgive a great deal for a raptor. Otherwise the news montage at the start is the film everyone wanted, and it is over before the titles. *Fi1m score 42, published 19 September 2026.* ## What the critics say Most critics think poorly of it: sixteen of the twenty-three reviews are negative, and even the kinder ones settle for fun but frustrating. Where praise exists, it clusters around the return of Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, whose easy byplay is repeatedly named the film’s strongest element. A handful of set pieces are also singled out, the Malta chase most often, along with one or two imaginative glimpses of dinosaurs loose in the modern world. The reservations are consistent. The dinosaurs are sidelined by a plot about locusts and corporate espionage; two casts leave the film overstuffed; and there is little of the awe or dread the original traded on. The Guardian goes further and finds Chris Pratt’s lead performance dire. The spread is wide, though: Variety and Screen Daily call it the most entertaining of the recent trilogy, Deadline alone is properly enthusiastic, while Time Out and the Los Angeles Times rank it among the franchise’s worst. ### Reviews we read (23) - **Screen Daily** (70/100, inferred): The critic sees it as the most engaging film of the recent trilogy, leaning on nostalgic associations with returning original cast members for gripping sequences and clever byplay. It repeats past strengths but not quite as ingeniously, with the third act delivering old-fashioned monster movie thrills. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-review/5171462.article) - **Variety**, Peter Debruge (70/100, inferred): The critic finds “Dominion” the least silly and most entertaining of the three “Jurassic World” entries, crediting the return of original stars and solid action sequences. It still repeats franchise formulas without meaningfully exploring human-dinosaur coexistence. [Read](https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-review-1235288084/) - **Radio Times** (3/5): The review finds it a fun but frustrating beast with half-baked storylines and a paint-by-numbers adventure that falls short of redemption. Standout action sequences and imaginative flair, including strong supporting turns, make it worth seeing despite the flaws. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/jurassic-world-dominion-review/) - **The New York Times**, A.O. Scott (55/100, inferred): The critic finds “Dominion” a little better than its two “Jurassic World” predecessors but still hampered by hectic incoherence. Dinosaurs rarely produce moments of Spielbergian awe amid the crowded plotting and fan-service reunions. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/08/movies/jurassic-world-dominion-review.html) - **Empire**, Ian Freer (50/100, inferred): The film is a messy, overstuffed affair that ignores the premise of dinosaurs living among humans but delivers fun dino action and set pieces. It is elevated by the return of the original trilogy's Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, whose dynamic provides the strongest moments. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-2/) - **Financial Times**, Danny Leigh (2/5): The promised final chapter is a parade of generic action mayhem, a dull hodgepodge that partially salvages itself through the lightness of touch from legacy cast members like Dern, Neill and Goldblum. [Read](https://www.ft.com/content/b9a73de1-4876-49d7-a326-7190d979d25d) - **Sight and Sound**, Kim Newman (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the film overstuffed with franchise characters old and new at the expense of the dinosaurs, which have little involvement in the plot. Some imaginative moments of dinosaurs in the modern world stand out amid the contrived peril scenes and Bond-style plotting. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-where-are-all-dinos) - **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the film larger, louder and more laborious than its predecessors, faulting its overplotted chaos and soulless mayhem that marginalizes both characters and dinosaurs. He singles out the absence of suspense, mystery or lingering awe for complaint. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-1235161062/) - **Total Film** (30/100, inferred): The newest Jurassic is less a triumphant send-off than a passable retread that only approaches classic status when venturing into uncharted territory. It disappoints by confining the second half to familiar territory despite some strong new elements like the locust swarm and certain action sequences. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/jurassic-world-dominion-review/) - **Vulture**, Bilge Ebiri (30/100, inferred): The critic argues the film fails by abandoning its dinosaur premise for a frantic mix of subgenres like kidnapping thrillers and action flicks, resulting in a chaotic yet lifeless experience. He singles out the lack of awe or imagination around the creatures themselves for complaint. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/movie-review-jurassic-world-dominion-starring-chris-pratt.html) - **The Telegraph** (25/100, inferred): The sixth film is a daft corporate-espionage thriller with dinosaurs awkwardly inserted; the plot is poor, the action lousy, and the dinosaurs feel surplus to requirements, marking an extinction-level event for the franchise's credibility. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/jurassic-world-dominion-review-franchises-credibility-finally/) - **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw (20/100, inferred): The film is a convoluted, mediocre and pointless franchise exercise that feels lifeless and contrived. Chris Pratt's lead performance is singled out as particularly dire and unconvincing. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jun/08/jurassic-world-dominion-review-time-to-drop-the-dead-dino) - **The Times** (1/5): This is a series of emotionally empty action sequences with two-dimensional characters fleeing special-effects dinosaurs; there is no genuine dread or fear, and the film hits rock bottom for the flaccid franchise. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/jurassic-world-dominion-film-review-v5592hvlq) - **Los Angeles Times**, Justin Chang (10/100, inferred): The critic calls the film an underimagined, overlong and rudderless dud whose dinosaurs have lost their power to awe or scare. Tedious repetition and weak human plotting make the franchise feel overdue for extinction despite the star reunions. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-06-08/jurassic-world-dominion-review) - **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (10/100, inferred): The critic calls it an extinction-level turkey and a messy, monotonous legacy sequel collapsing under callbacks, ropey CGI and dodgy plotting. Even the reunion of the original Jurassic Park stars fails to save it from feeling like a tribute band act. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/jurassic-world-dominion-2022) - **Deadline**, Pete Hammond (80/100, inferred): The critic praises the successful reunion of the original Jurassic Park stars with the newer Jurassic World cast, along with strong action sequences like the Malta set-piece and high production values. The film is seen as a fun, exciting conclusion with relevant environmental themes. [Read](https://deadline.com/video/jurassic-world-dominion-review/) - **Digital Spy**, Ian Sandwell (60/100, inferred): The film is an entertaining but overfamiliar and safe conclusion that fails to feel impactful as a saga finale. The legacy cast's chemistry and certain set pieces stand out, while the lack of surprises and repetitive structure are drawbacks. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a40203022/jurassic-world-dominion-review/) - **/Film**, Chris Evangelista (4/10): The critic calls the film a brain-dead, clunky, and shockingly boring series of loud ugly scenes with no weight or life. The return of legacy characters and dinosaurs cannot rescue the movie from feeling like a failed globe-trotting spy thriller. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/889036/jurassic-world-dominion-review-for-the-love-of-t-rex-its-time-to-let-this-franchise-finally-go-extinct/) - **Collider**, Ross Bonaime (D): The critic calls it the worst film in the Jurassic franchise, an exhausting slog and one of the worst major blockbusters in recent memory. They single out the failure to meaningfully use the legacy characters or harness the original's joy and spectacle. [Read](https://collider.com/jurassic-world-dominion-review-chris-pratt-jeff-goldblum/) - **Den of Geek**, David Crow (2 out of 5): The critic finds the film bloated and disappointing, with dinosaurs sidelined by subplots involving locusts and corporate intrigue. Some practical effects and nostalgic moments with the legacy cast are noted positively, but overall it lacks childlike wonder. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/jurassic-world-dominion-review/) - **NME**, Lou Thomas (30/100, inferred): The review calls it a bone-headed cash-in that underdelivers on its premise and exits the trilogy with a whimper rather than a roar. Some exciting action sequences and the legacy actors are highlights, but incomprehensible plots and focus on locusts are major complaints. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/jurassic-world-dominion-review-3242469-3242469) - **The Wrap** (30/100, inferred): The critic describes the film as a hot mess hampered by clumsy attempts to combine the two casts, resulting in weaker new characters and excessive plot-jumping. It notes some effective scares and a strong chase sequence but criticizes the lack of substance beyond dinosaur action. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/jurassic-world-dominion-review-laura-dern/) - **The Ringer**, Adam Nayman (20/100, inferred): The critic finds the film overly long and soullessly engineered, proving the franchise has learned nothing from its predecessors. They single out the desperate, obligatory fan service and lack of genuine wit or thoughtful execution. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2022/06/09/movies/jurassic-world-dominion-review) ## Details - **Director:** Colin Trevorrow - **Director:** Colin Trevorrow - **Screenplay:** Emily Carmichael, Colin Trevorrow - **Story:** Colin Trevorrow, Derek Connolly - **Cinematography:** John Schwartzman - **Editor:** Mark Sanger - **Music:** Michael Giacchino - **Production design:** Kevin Jenkins - **Costume design:** Joanna Johnston - **Producer:** Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley - **Cast:** Chris Pratt as Owen Grady; Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing; Laura Dern as Ellie Sattler; Sam Neill as Alan Grant; Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm; DeWanda Wise as Kayla Watts; Mamoudou Athie as Ramsay Cole; Isabella Sermon as Maisie Lockwood / Young Charlotte Lockwood - **Runtime:** 2h 27m - **Certificate (MPA):** PG-13 - **Release (the US):** 10 June 2022 - **Genres:** Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller - **Budget:** $659 million - **Box office:** $1 billion - **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtQycgMD4HQ ## Where to watch in the US - Netflix: streaming - Amazon Prime Video: rent $3.99, uhd - Apple TV: rent $3.99, hd - Amazon Prime Video: buy $14.99, uhd - Apple TV: buy $14.99, hd *Checked 2026-09-19.* Also available in: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IT, JP, KR, LT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PH, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SG, TH, TR, UA, US, VN, ZA. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country. ## Awards - Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie 2023: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie (nominated) ## If you liked this - *Jurassic Park* (1993), Fi1m 91: The one this keeps quoting; it waits an hour before showing you anything. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/jurassic-park.md) - *Godzilla Minus One* (2023), Fi1m 81: A monster film that remembers the people on the ground are the point. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/godzilla-minus-one.md) - *The Host* (2006): Bong Joon-ho’s river creature snatches a girl and a family goes after it, furiously. - *Prehistoric Planet* (2022): Attenborough narrates dinosaurs simply living; more awe in one episode than in this film. - *The Lost World* (1925): Willis O’Brien’s stop-motion dinosaurs loose in London, and still worth an evening. --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. 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