Jurassic World Sequel Delayed as Director Gareth Edwards Departs

WHO:

Variety - Gareth Edwards, director of "Jurassic World Rebirth"

Hollywood Reporter - Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Universal, Amblin, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall

WHAT:

Variety - "Jurassic World Rebirth" grossed $870 million globally.

Hollywood Reporter - The sequel is confirmed to be in development with a script by David Koepp, and Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey are expected to return, although schedules are still being worked out.

Variety - Gareth Edwards has exited the sequel to "Jurassic World Rebirth" due to creative differences.

Hollywood Reporter - "Jurassic World Rebirth" grossed $869 million globally.

Hollywood Reporter - The sequel is confirmed to be in development with a script by David Koepp.

WHERE:

Hollywood Reporter - The project is associated with Universal and Amblin.

WHEN:

Variety - The sequel is to follow the 2025 release of "Jurassic World Rebirth."

WHY:

Deadline - Edwards left the project due to creative differences.

HOW:

Hollywood Reporter - Universal stated they had an "incredible experience" working with Edwards on "Jurassic World Rebirth."

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 03:52 UTC)

"Jurassic World Rebirth" has made a significant impact at the box office, grossing $870 million globally. A sequel is already in the works, with a script penned by David Koepp, and fans can expect to see Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey returning, although their schedules are still being finalized. This exciting news continues the franchise's legacy and keeps audiences eager for what's next.

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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 00:48 UTC)

Gareth Edwards has stepped away from directing the sequel to "Jurassic World Rebirth" due to creative differences, despite having an "incredible experience" with Universal on the original film, which grossed $869 million globally. The sequel is confirmed to be in development with a script penned by David Koepp and is set to follow the 2025 release of "Jurassic World Rebirth." The project remains associated with Universal and Amblin, with notable figures like Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey involved.