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This summer, Jurassic World: Dominion, with a production cost soaring to 165 million USD, is set to hit global theaters on June 10th.
In the upcoming season, Jurassic World: Dominion (original title: Jurassic World: Dominion) will reunite audiences with the world of dinosaurs.
Set four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World: Dominion sees dinosaurs not only surviving but also hunting for prey alongside humans.
And this time, the epic battle will determine the balance for the future, questioning whether humans will continue to dominate a planet where the most dangerous creatures in history coexist.
Before indulging in this blockbuster film, let's reflect on the legacy of the Jurassic World franchise and discover why it has become one of the most successful film brands globally!
The pinnacle of blockbuster movies
Steven Spielberg pioneered the concept of blockbuster films with Jaws in 1975. Two decades later, the filmmaker elevated the blockbuster to new heights. With Jurassic Park, the idea was to create a film more grandiose than anything seen on screen before, excelling in scale, effects, cast, and all aspects to provide the most gratifying experience for the audience.
In its first week of release, Jurassic Park raked in more money than any film before it. Within 9 days, the film reached the $100 million revenue mark. Shortly after, Steven Spielberg's film quickly became the Highest-Grossing Film of All Time.
To date, the 1993 installment has grossed over $1 billion in global revenue. Including all Jurassic Park and Jurassic World entries, the box office revenue for the Jurassic World brand exceeds $5 billion USD.
Exceptional technological impact
Jurassic Park may not be the first film to utilize computer-generated effects, but it is the first to seamlessly bring this technology to life on the big screen. Director Steven Spielberg pushed the boundaries of what was possible, creating digitally rendered dinosaurs that convincingly captivated audiences.
Viewers believed they were witnessing a flesh-and-bone dinosaur, anxiously following Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) as he escaped the stomping feet of prehistoric creatures. That horrifying sensation is the key to the film's allure, and even 25 years later, the digital effects still stand out remarkably.
These films completely altered our perception of dinosaurs. Before Jurassic Park debuted, if you weren't a paleontologist, you had only a vague idea of the appearance and behavior of these ancient reptiles. For the first time, we had a specific understanding of the species that once ruled the Earth.
Following Jurassic Park, two Jurassic World installments and the upcoming Jurassic World: Dominion continue to bring the spectacular, detailed world of dinosaurs. Not just bloodthirsty giant reptiles, dinosaurs can also be gentle creatures, loyal and striving to survive in a strange world.
Legendary Cast
The Jurassic Park series catapulted Jeff Goldblum to fame, even though Dr. Ian Malcolm was initially a supporting role. The male actor quickly proved himself as a gem of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom later on. His charismatic humor and wise intellect became Malcolm's signature. The line 'Life finds a way' has become iconic for any dinosaur film enthusiast.
Meanwhile, the roles of paleontologist Sam Neill and botanist Laura Dern have inspired generations of audiences to explore the past, replacing the notion of a previously 'boring' profession. In the Jurassic World series, Chris Pratt's Owen and Bryce Dallas Howard's Claire seem to inherit that legacy, leaving unforgettable marks with their abilities and empathy for these terrifyingly massive creatures.
Upcoming, Jurassic World: Dominion will bring Goldblum alongside Owen and Claire, reuniting with Jurassic Park co-stars Sam Neill and Laura Dern. This film promises to be the pinnacle of the franchise, blending two worlds into a spectacular conclusion.
The creative and commercial success of Jurassic World will continue to unfold. Audiences for 30 years have witnessed the epic journey of these giant reptiles on-screen, and this will be a special and precious gift debuting this summer.
Jurassic World: Dominion officially premieres on 10.06.2022.
