--- title: "Jurassic World Rebirth: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-rebirth/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-rebirth" critics_score: 61 critics_reviews: 17 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 Rebirth (2025): what the critics said Critics' score 61 from 17 reviews: 7 positive, 6 mixed, 4 negative. The reviews split widely on Jurassic World Rebirth, and the split runs along a clear line. Almost everyone agrees that Gareth Edwards can stage a dinosaur: the set pieces draw praise even from critics who dislike the film, with a river sequence and a quieter scene of the animals at rest singled out more than once. The cast is the other point of agreement, particularly Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, whose pairing several reviewers find more appealing than the material around it. The reservations cluster on the writing. Thin characters, a plot that recycles earlier entries and a feeling that the franchise has run out of wonder recur across the mixed and negative notices. The Telegraph is the outlier at the top, calling it the best entry since the original; the Financial Times and Vulture sit at the bottom, arguing the film manages to make dinosaur carnage dull. Most critics land between: well-made, well-acted, not especially necessary. ## The Telegraph — Tim Robey Rating 5/5. 30 June 2025. This is easily the best Jurassic film since the original, a giddy resurrection buoyed by the charisma of Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. It excels in clever, funny and elegantly staged set pieces that avoid insulting the audience's intelligence. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2025/06/30/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-best-film-in-series/) ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Rating 4/5. 30 June 2025. The film marks a strong return to form for the Jurassic series after weaker recent entries, delivering breezy Spielberg-style thrills and strong performances. It particularly praises the romantic chemistry between Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/30/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-scarlett-johansson-runs-show-as-near-extinct-franchise-roars-back-to-life) ## The Times — Kevin Maher Rating 4/5. 2 July 2025. The seventh entry is the best since Spielberg's original thanks to a strong script by David Koepp and eye-popping direction by Gareth Edwards. It stands out for its artful frames and harmonious pairing of writing and visuals that refresh the franchise. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-7dxvf6hrx) ## The AV Club — Rory Doherty Rating B-. 30 June 2025. The review calls it a competent but unexciting brand correction with solid action and technical skill, but criticizes weak characterizations, repetitive plotting, and a lack of wonder or innovation this late in the franchise. It notes effective suspense scenes but finds the overall effort unsustainable. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/jurassic-world-rebirth-review) ## The Observer — Wendy Ide Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 6 July 2025. Gareth Edwards brings his signature visual sensibility to the Jurassic franchise with a standout reverential scene of dinosaurs, but the rest feels like a generic retread of familiar peril. The film is serviceable entertainment but lacks distinctiveness overall. [Read the review](https://observer.co.uk/culture/film/article/wendy-ides-pick-of-other-films-jurassic-world-rebirth-hot-milk-and-more) ## Time Out — Phil de Semlyen Rating 3/5. 30 June 2025. The review praises Gareth Edwards for delivering the best dinosaur action since Spielberg, with strong sequences, lush locations and a charismatic cast. They single out the T-rex attack along rapids as a masterclass in action design while noting the film offers little beyond expectations. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-2025) ## Sight and Sound Fi1m's normalised score 55/100 (inferred from the text). 29 June 2025. The critic finds that at its best Rebirth replicates some of Jurassic Park’s magic with satisfying thrills and inventive set pieces, but Gareth Edwards' blockbuster direction cannot save the subpar script. They single out the perfunctory characters, flat humour and vast plot holes as major drawbacks. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/jurassic-world-rebirth-satisfying-thrills-thin-storytelling) ## The New York Times — Alissa Wilkinson Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 1 July 2025. The critic finds that the latest Jurassic World entry has lost the sense of wonder that defined the franchise, with dinosaurs no longer inspiring awe as they once did. She singles out the repetitive blockbuster formula and signs of franchise fatigue as key complaints. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/movies/jurassic-world-rebirth-review.html) ## The i Paper — Christina Newland Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 4 July 2025. The critic finds the film convoluted and unsatisfying despite good intentions and cast, complaining about unconvincing writing, plot contrivances and lack of visual imagination in the dinosaur sequences. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-3782376) ## Vulture — Alison Willmore Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 30 June 2025. The critic argues the film renders dinosaur carnage boring through creative exhaustion, unconvincing fetch-quest plotting, sketchy characters, and an inability to generate tension or novelty despite references to the original. It singles out the lack of energy in encounters and the sense that the makers are out of ideas. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-jurassic-world-rebirth-makes-dinosaur-carnage-dull.html) ## Empire — Ian Freer 30 June 2025. The critic finds it a brisk, uneven, mostly enjoyable romp that loves the original but adds little new. Praises Edwards' filmmaking, striking images, clever staging and the set pieces while noting characters do not linger in memory. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/jurassic-world-rebirth/) ## Financial Times — Danny Leigh Rating ★★☆☆☆. 30 June 2025. The reboot is a lumbering, forgettable beast that renders even mutant dinosaurs dull and fails at spectacle or human drama. It works best when echoing Jaws but is ultimately let down by an earnest tone and choppy execution. [Read the review](https://www.ft.com/content/e368d80b-3a58-447f-8819-b72523502c73) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney 30 June 2025. The critic finds the film more nostalgic than original but still delivers propulsive action, big scares, and appealing characters in a return to basics for the franchise. It highlights Edwards' Spielberg homages, strong cast chemistry (especially Johansson and Bailey), and effective set pieces while noting recycled story beats. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-scarlett-johansson-1236302373/) ## Total Film — Jack Shepherd 30 June 2025. The critic calls it an unscary sequel that needed more time in amber, finding it lacking in thrills despite the premise. [Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/jurassic-world-rebirth-review/) ## Consequence Rating B+. 30 June 2025. The critic hails it as the best Jurassic movie since the original, praising its disaster-movie mentality, strong set pieces, and fresh cast that keeps the suspense and excitement alive without losing sight of the franchise's compelling elements. [Read the review](https://consequence.net/2025/06/jurassic-world-rebirth-review/2/) ## The Wrap — Bill Bria Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 30 June 2025. The critic calls the film a delightfully thrilling summer movie adventure and a tasty cheeseburger, praising its craftsmanship despite being slight. Edwards is singled out for staging suspenseful dinosaur encounters with tension and affection for the creatures. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/jurassic-world-rebirth-review/) ## Digital Spy — Ian Sandwell Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 30 June 2025. Dinosaurs feel scary again thanks to excellent set pieces that recapture tension from the original Jurassic Park, though a sluggish first act, pacing issues, and a weak finale hold it back from being fully successful. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a65248724/jurassic-world-rebirth-review/) ## Den of Geek — Joe George Rating 3/5. 30 June 2025. The film delivers a fun pulp adventure focused on classic dinosaurs and strong set pieces, but is hampered by an overstuffed story, unmemorable human characters, and unappealing mutant creatures in the climax. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/jurassic-world-rebirth-review/) ## /Film — Jeremy Mathai Rating 5.5/10. 30 June 2025. The critic finds the film a mixed bag that comes closer than most predecessors to a back-to-basics approach but ultimately falls short due to thin characters and nonstop references to earlier entries. It praises the director's sense of scale, dynamic visuals, and thrilling action set pieces across varied biomes. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/1899528/jurassic-world-rebirth-movie-review/) ## Collider — Aidan Kelley Rating 5/10. 30 June 2025. The critic finds the film passable but unnecessary, praising Gareth Edwards' direction and action setpieces for capturing the original's tone and scale, while criticizing derivative characters, slow pacing, and lack of justification for its existence. [Read the review](https://collider.com/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-scarlett-johansson/) ## NME — Lou Thomas Rating 2/5. 1 July 2025. Spectacular monster-peril sequences and solid performances stand out, but patchy dialogue and a failure to recapture the original magic make the film feel average despite its entertainment value. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-scarlett-johansson-mahershala-ali-3875208) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/jurassic-world-rebirth.md