"Jurassic Park Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide"

The iconic *Jurassic Park* franchise, born from the visionary mind of novelist Michael Crichton and brought to life by the cinematic genius of Steven Spielberg, captured the hearts of audiences worldwide in the '90s. Fast forward two decades, and the *Jurassic World* trilogy revitalized the series, grossing an impressive $4 billion USD across its three films. As we eagerly await *Jurassic World Rebirth*, set to premiere in July, we've crafted this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the saga's timeline. Whether you prefer to watch the films in chronological order or by release date, scroll down to dive into the thrilling world of dinosaurs.

Jurassic Park Movies in Order

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The Jurassic Park saga boasts a total of six feature-length films—three from the original Jurassic Park series and three from the Jurassic World trilogy. With Jurassic World Rebirth on the horizon, the franchise will soon expand to seven feature films. Additionally, the universe includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, all of which we've incorporated into our chronological guide.

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These summaries contain mild spoilers, covering characters, settings, and general plot points.

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

Embarking on the Jurassic Park journey is straightforward, as the release order aligns with the chronological sequence. The narrative kicks off with Jurassic Park, an adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel, introducing the groundbreaking concept of cloning dinosaurs from DNA preserved in prehistoric mosquitoes trapped in amber. Visionary entrepreneur John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) aims to showcase these revived creatures in a theme park on the fictional Isla Nublar.

Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and chaotician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are invited to evaluate the park's safety. Accompanied by Hammond's grandchildren, Lex and Tim Murphy, their visit takes a perilous turn when a tropical storm and a saboteur disable the park's security, unleashing the dinosaurs. The group must navigate a harrowing escape from velociraptors and a Tyrannosaurus rex.

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Jurassic ParkUniversal PicturesJun 11, 1993PG-13

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Set and released four years after Jurassic Park, The Lost World sees the return of Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), joined by paleontologist Sarah Harding (Julianne Moore).

The action shifts to Isla Sorna, another island where Hammond had secretly cloned dinosaurs, which were left to thrive in the wild after the site was abandoned. A corporate power struggle within InGen, Hammond's company, brings two opposing factions to the island. One, led by Hammond's nephew Peter Ludlow (Arliss Howard), seeks to exploit the dinosaurs for profit, while Hammond, Malcolm, and Harding aim to establish a nature preserve.

Amidst territorial dinosaurs, the groups clash, leading to intense chases and confrontations. Ludlow's faction captures a T-Rex to transport to San Diego, but it escapes, causing chaos in the city. Malcolm and Harding work to recapture the beast non-lethally.

Read IGN's The Lost World: Jurassic Park review.

The Lost World: Jurassic ParkUniversal PicturesMay 23, 1997PG-13

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