How to Watch the Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

The Jurassic Park saga, a cinematic triumph born from Michael Crichton's novel and Steven Spielberg's vision, 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' sprawling narrative. Discover the optimal viewing order—chronologically or by release date.

Jurassic Park Film Order

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How Many Jurassic Park Films Exist?

The franchise boasts six feature films—three Jurassic Park installments and three Jurassic World entries. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the seventh. The expanded canon includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, incorporated into the chronology below.

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Jurassic Park Films: Chronological Order

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

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The chronological order largely mirrors the release order, with only the short films and Netflix series requiring adjustments. Jurassic Park adapts Crichton's novel, introducing 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, Lex and Tim Murphy. A storm disables the security system, unleashing the dinosaurs and forcing a perilous escape.

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Jurassic ParkUniversal PicturesJun 11, 1993PG-13

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