All the Ways Jurassic World Rebirth Connects Back to Jurassic Park

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In the immortal words of Mark Twain, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.”

In the realms of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World series (currently available on Peacock), it’s never more true that people tend to underestimate the fierce power of nature. You don’t truly understand your place in the food chain until you find yourself being swallowed by a Quetzalcoatlus or being split in two by a genetically modified monster we ourselves created.

As I immerse myself in the thrilling world of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on the big screen, I can’t help but feel that old quote from Ian Malcolm ringing truer than ever: “Life finds a way.” Despite our best efforts to control and predict, nature, in its chaotic and unpredictable ways, always manages to remind us of our place. This movie serves up a heaping dose of humility, proving once again that we’re not as supreme over this planet as we might think.

In a different twist, yet reminiscent of an earlier event, as Mark Twain might put it, this situation seems eerily familiar. To illustrate with the opening clip, the character played by Ed Skrein, Bobby Atwater, is pulled from a boat by a water-dwelling Spinosaurus. His struggle for survival mirrors that of the unfortunate worker from Jurassic Park who was killed during the Raptor transfer in the 1993 film at the start.

Reflecting on this, let me walk you through the fascinating link between the game I’m playing, Rebirth, and the original titan, Jurassic Park. It’s like stepping from the present into the past, or rather, the screen into reality!

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All the ways Jurassic World Rebirth connects back to Jurassic Park

Return of the Koepp

David Koepp, a frequent collaborator of Steven Spielberg from the original “Jurassic Park” and its 1997 sequel “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”, penned the screenplay for “Jurassic World Rebirth”. Although Spielberg hasn’t directed an installment since “The Lost World”, he has served as executive producer for all subsequent sequels, including this one.

Different island, same company

The primary setting for the narrative unfolds on Ile Saint-Hubert, a former research facility owned by InGen (established by John Hammond). This facility, similar to its counterparts on Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna (also known as Site B), was once a vibrant symbol of scientific arrogance and excessive security precautions. Notably, these measures included high-voltage electric fences, specifically 10,000 volts in power.

Chaos Theory (now with nougat)

In the opening sequence of “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” Ian Malcolm’s prediction comes true once more. A stray Snickers wrapper inadvertently triggers a significant breach in security, enabling the fearsome Distortus Rex – a monstrous hybrid resembling both the Xenomorph from “Alien” and the Rancor from “Star Wars” – to break free from its enclosure. This incident compels an urgent evacuation of the facility, which occurred approximately two decades earlier.

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Following the initial meal of human flesh by the D-Rex, we transition into present times, where shady pharmaceutical representative Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend) encounters an unusual traffic snarl in New York City. The delay, however, is caused by one of the last surviving dinosaurs in North America. Intrigued, Krebs peeks outside his car window to investigate, with his side mirror bearing the well-known message: “Objects beyond this mirror appear closer than they actually are.

Crichton consecration

While Krebs and Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) navigate through the busy Manhattan streets, they spot a school bus bearing the name “Crichton Middle School.” This is a subtle reference to the late author of “Jurassic Park,” Michael Crichton.

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In the film Jurassic World Rebirth, there’s an abundance of product placements. One particularly fitting example is a billboard in Manhattan advertising Jeep, the preferred vehicle for the park tours as seen in the original movie.

When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth

When Zora and Krebs visit Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) to ask him to join their expedition, they discover the museum where he works, filled with dinosaur exhibits, is struggling due to low attendance and has to close down. The famous sign reading “When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth” still hangs above a T-rex skeleton, but the head is missing, symbolizing that the museum, both in terms of its cultural significance and financial health, has essentially been left without a leader or direction.

Dinosaur cameos

As I dive into the thrilling world of Rebirth, I’m greeted by a fresh array of alien species, but it’s the return of some classic dinosaurs from ’93 that really gets my blood pumping! The T-rex, Velociraptor, and Dilophosaurus are back, and while all three bring a sense of nostalgia, it’s only the T. rex that takes center stage with a meaty role. The Velociraptor and Dilophosaurus make brief, tantalizing appearances, leaving me yearning for more.

Kids in danger

As a gamer, I can’t help but feel like every Jurassic flick needs its fair share of danger for the young ones, and this time around, it’s Teresa and Isabella Delgado (played by Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda) who find themselves in grave peril. Along with their dad, Rueben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and Teresa’s boyfriend, Xavier (David Iacono), they get stranded on the island, where the jungle becomes a terrifying playground for giant, ancient beasts.

Isabella even pays tribute to a classic character with her yellow rain slicker, reminiscent of Wayne Knight’s Dennis Nedry. And just like Tim and Lex did with Alan Grant, we see these two girls nestle their heads against their father’s shoulder while they catch some shut-eye.

Studying under Alan Grant

Dr. Loomis, as he navigates through a jungle swamp, shares that he was once a student under the esteemed Alan Grant during his post-doctoral studies, and has been involved in paleontological excavations since he was just 12 years old. This background lends support to the popular fan theory that he might have been the “Six-foot turkey” kid who taunted the Velociraptor in the past. Regardless, Loomis mirrors his teacher’s youthful excitement when the exploration team ventures into a valley teeming with Titanosaurus. The iconic John Williams theme resonates as Loomis gently touches one of the enormous legs, reminiscent of Grant’s initial reactions upon encountering the Brachiosaur and Triceratops for the first time.

Not-so-lazy river

In my enthusiasm as a fan, I can’t help but share that a thrilling scene in which Xavier and the Delgado family narrowly escape a ferocious T. rex while navigating turbulent rapids in a rubber raft, was brilliantly brought to life from the pages of Crichton’s novel. This scene pays homage to the iconic T. rex escape from the ’93 movie, specifically the nerve-wracking moment when Tim and Lex were trapped under the Jeep’s sunroof glass. In this updated version, it’s Isabella who finds herself pinned beneath the raft, with the beast snapping at a yellow material, unsure of what it represents.

A kitchen by any other name

Towards the climax of the movie, the Delgado group reconnects with Zora’s team at an old gas station that used to be a refueling station for the island’s permanent workers. Unfortunately, they have to separate once more due to the emergence of Mutadons – creatures resembling raptors and pterodactyls combined. Xavier and the Delgados attempt to hide inside the gas station’s store, but their efforts are in vain as they find themselves playing a dangerous game of hide-and-seek with one of these winged hybrids, reminiscent of the famous kitchen scene from Jurassic Park, set within the confines of a snack aisle.

Isabella to the rescue

In times of adult inability, it’s often the young ones who step up and make a difference. Just like Lex managing to restart the Jurassic Park safety systems, Isabella shows her bravery by squeezing through some bars, unlocking a gate, and thereby rescuing the other characters from an approaching Mutadon threat.

Eaten on the dock of the bay

Similarly to Nedry, Krebs attempts an escape towards the docks carrying valuable genetic material. He does manage to reach the water’s edge, but just like his predecessor, he suffers a grisly demise at the hands of the Distortus Rex, who rips him into pieces. The only remaining trace of the arrogant villain is a disconnected arm in a ripped shirt sleeve – much like the remnants left by the Raptors from Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Mr. Arnold, in the 1993 film.

Flare tactics

When kids are about to become a dinosaur’s meal, there’s only one course of action: light up a flare and lure the monster away from Zora, Loomis, and the Delgado team. In the final moments of the film, Duncan Kincaid (played by Mahershala Ali) does exactly that to divert the D-Rex’s attention from the others. Though he couldn’t rescue his own son from death earlier, this move serves as a form of redemption. Luckily for him, his selfless act doesn’t result in him being consumed by the beast.

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2025-07-03 17:47