In Jurassic World Rebirth, it is not just the dinosaurs that have changed, but also the way the franchise sees itself. Producer Frank Marshall openly admits this while talking to Vanity Fair, saying, “People are bored of dinosaurs now.”
This is a surprising statement, considering the series has earned billions since Steven Spielberg’s original film in 1993. However, instead of ignoring this idea, the movie uses it to shape its story. Marshall refers to the world inside the movie, but his statement may feel true even outside of it.
The movie takes place in a world that feels very similar to our own. Dinosaurs are no longer seen as breathtaking creatures but as everyday problems. People have become used to them, just like they are used to traffic jams or slow internet.
In Rebirth, visitors are not rushing to museums or watching dinosaur exhibits with excitement. Instead, they see dinosaurs as a regular part of life, something that is more annoying than amazing. Screenwriter David Koepp has cleverly used this idea to build the film’s story.
People Don’t Care About Dinosaurs Any More
Even the film’s opening scene highlights this theme. It makes a clear reference to the famous “When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth” banner from the original movie.
In Rebirth, a similar banner falls again, but this time, it is not during a thrilling moment with a roaring T. rex. Instead, it happens in an old, dusty museum that is shutting down its dinosaur exhibit. The reason is simple—people no longer care about dinosaurs. This indifference sets the stage for the movie’s events.
Marshall gives credit to Koepp for introducing this idea early in the film’s development. He explains, “He came up with this idea that dinosaurs were passé now. People were tired of them. They were an inconvenience.
And the climate was not conducive to their survival, so they were starting to pass away and get sick. But there was one area around the equator that had the perfect climate and temperature and environment for them.”
The story shows that when people ignore these creatures for too long, they do not just disappear. Instead, they come back stronger, angrier, and more dangerous. The film suggests that humans have taken dinosaurs for granted, assuming they are just a thing of the past. But nature has its own way of reminding people why dinosaurs were once feared.
The film does not just bring dinosaurs back for the sake of nostalgia. It acknowledges that audiences may feel the same way as the characters in the movie. The excitement of seeing dinosaurs on the big screen is not what it used to be.
Instead of trying to recreate the same wonder from previous films, Rebirth presents dinosaurs in a new light. They are not just creatures to be admired—they are creatures to be feared again.
By embracing this idea, Jurassic World Rebirth brings fresh energy to the franchise. It understands that dinosaurs are no longer a surprise, but it also proves that when they are ignored for too long, they will return with a vengeance.
