Jurassic World Rebirth’s PG-13 Rating Reveals Shocking Firsts for the Dino Franchise

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The age rating for the upcoming movie titled ‘Jurassic World Rebirth‘, helmed by Gareth Edwards, has been disclosed, maintaining a long-standing tradition within the franchise. Set five years after the events of ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ (2022), this soft reboot follows Scarlett Johansson’s character Zora Bennett as she embarks on an expedition into dinosaur-ridden terrain to retrieve DNA for a significant medical advancement. The trailers for Jurassic World Rebirth introduce the film’s supporting actors like Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Mahershala Ali, while hinting at a return to the franchise’s original style in terms of mood and action sequences.

Currently, FilmRatings.com has disclosed that the upcoming film “Jurassic World Rebirth” will adhere to a 32-year old franchise tradition by receiving a PG-13 rating from the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The movie was given this rating due to scenes containing intense violence and action, graphic images, mild sexual content, language use, and a reference to drugs. Interestingly, this rating differs slightly from past installments in the series. For comparison, you can examine the table below showing the various reasons for MPA age ratings throughout the franchise:

| Film Title | Age Rating Justification (MPA) |
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| Jurassic World Rebirth | Intense sequences of violence/action, bloody images, some suggestive references, language and a drug reference |
| Jurassic World | Intense sequences of sci-fi violence |
| Jurassic Park III | Sequences of intense sci-fi terror and violence |
| The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, scary scenes, and brief language |
| Jurassic Park | Scary scenes and some intense moments of sci-fi violence and action |

Jurassic Park Franchise MPA Ratings
Title MPA Rating Justification
Jurassic Park PG-13 Intense science fiction terror.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park PG-13 Intense sci-fi terror and violence.
Jurassic Park III PG-13 Intense sci-fi terror and violence.
Jurassic World PG-13 Intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom PG-13 Intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril.
Jurassic World Dominion PG-13 Intense sequences of action, some violence and language.
Jurassic World Rebirth PG-13 Intense sequences of violence/action, bloody images, some suggestive references, language and a drug reference.

What This Means For Jurassic World Rebirth

The Scarlett Johansson Movie May Push Franchise Boundaries

Steven Spielberg’s original “Jurassic Park” is often hailed as one of the best and most influential summer blockbusters ever produced. The PG-13 rating was a strategic choice for the film, and for similar big-budget studio productions, since it permits more action intensity while still catering to a wide range of audiences. An R-rating, on the other hand, might be difficult to justify for “Jurassic Park” considering the significant audience limitation it would impose compared to the high costs associated with making such films.

The upcoming movie Jurassic World Rebirth, unlike its predecessors, is likely to exceed the boundaries set by past installments due to the inclusion of graphic violence, suggestive content, and drug references in the Motion Picture Association’s (MPA) rating justification. This could indicate that director Colin Trevorrow aims to revitalize the franchise with a grittier, more intense approach following the less-than-favorable reviews of Jurassic World Dominion.

Our Take On Jurassic World Rebirth’s Age Rating

PG-13 Is Perfect For The Franchise

It’s intriguing to imagine a mature-rated Jurassic film someday, but the PG-13 rating has been beneficial for the franchise. Although critics’ opinions on the films have varied, it’s worth noting that the level of violence and profanity hasn’t significantly impacted their overall quality. For instance, in “Jurassic World Dominion,” the film received negative reviews due to its handling of a large cast and not fully realizing its concept of humans coexisting with dinosaurs.

As a diehard fan, I’m confident that with David Koepp penning the script and Edwards directing, there’s every reason to anticipate that Jurassic World: Rebirth will hit the mark with its PG-13 rating. This rating suggests that the film will masterfully blend fun elements with the heart-pounding dinosaur action we’ve come to expect from this franchise. While many uncertainties surround Jurassic World: Rebirth, I can’t wait to catch it in theaters this summer and see for myself!

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2025-04-30 21:31