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, generating an additional $4 billion at the box office across three films. With Jurassic World: Rebirth hitting theaters in July, this guide helps you navigate the series' complex timeline. Explore viewing options: chronological order or release date.

Jurassic Park Film Order

How Many Jurassic Park Films Exist?

Six feature-length films comprise the franchise – three Jurassic Park and three Jurassic World installments. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the seventh. The expanded canon includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, detailed below.

Chronological Jurassic Park Viewing Order

(Minor spoilers regarding characters, settings, and plot points are included below.)

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The film adaptation of Crichton's novel introduces the core concept: cloned dinosaurs populate a theme park (Isla Nublar) owned by a reckless entrepreneur (Richard Attenborough). Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) assess the park's safety alongside John Hammond's grandchildren. A storm disables security, unleashing the dinosaurs, forcing a perilous escape.

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Jurassic Park, Universal Pictures, June 11, 1993, PG-13

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(The remaining film descriptions will follow a similar shortened format to save space while maintaining the core information.)

2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

Four years later, Ian Malcolm (Goldblum) and John Hammond (Attenborough) return alongside Sarah Harding (Julianne Moore) to Isla Sorna, an abandoned island teeming with dinosaurs. A corporate power struggle leads to dinosaur capture and chaos in San Diego.

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The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Universal Pictures, May 23, 1997, PG-13 Where to Watch

3. Jurassic Park 3 (2001)

Four years later, Alan Grant (Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Dern) face velociraptors on Isla Sorna during a rescue mission.

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Jurassic Park III, Amblin, July 18, 2001, PG-13 Where to Watch

4. Jurassic World (2015)

Twenty-two years after the original, a new park on Isla Nublar opens, featuring Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard). The genetically engineered Indominus rex escapes, leading to a climactic battle.

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Jurassic World, Amblin, June 12, 2015 Where to Watch

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

A family-friendly animated series set during the Jurassic World trilogy, following six kids at Camp Cretaceous on Isla Nublar.

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Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Netflix, September 18, 2020 Where to Watch

5. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

Three years after Jurassic World, a volcanic eruption threatens Isla Nublar's dinosaurs. Ian Malcolm (Goldblum), Claire Dearing (Howard), and Owen Grady (Pratt) attempt a rescue, revealing hidden agendas and unleashing dinosaurs upon the mainland.

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Legendary Pictures, June 22, 2018 Where to Watch

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

A 10-minute short set one year after Fallen Kingdom, depicting early human-dinosaur conflicts. Available on YouTube.

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

A sequel to Camp Cretaceous, set six years after the events on Isla Nublar, preceding Dominion.

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Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Netflix, May 24, 2024 Where to Watch

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 dinosaur encounter. Available on YouTube.

9. Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

Four years after Fallen Kingdom, humans and dinosaurs coexist, leading to ecological and ethical dilemmas. Owen Grady (Pratt), Claire Dearing (Howard), Ian Malcolm (Goldblum), Alan Grant (Neill), and Ellie Sattler (Dern) reunite.

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Jurassic World Dominion, Universal Pictures, June 10, 2022 Where to Watch

Jurassic Park Films by Release Date

Jurassic Park (1993) The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Jurassic Park 3 (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)

Future Jurassic Park Films

Jurassic World: Rebirth (July 2024) The film follows a team securing DNA samples from colossal creatures and reportedly draws inspiration from the original novel.

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