Look, this is the movie where the Jurassic franchise officially jumped the shark—or jumped the mosasaurus, I guess.
The critical consensus is clear: 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, a dismal 2.7/5 on Letterboxd, and audiences shrugging with a 48% score. It's loud, it's chaotic, and it mistakes volume for excitement. The original Jurassic Park had wonder and intelligence; this has CGI dinosaurs running around while things explode.
For kids who are genuinely dinosaur-obsessed and can handle scary content, sure, there are dinosaurs doing dinosaur things. But be warned: this has some legitimately frightening sequences that will upset younger viewers, including a scene where a dinosaur breaks into a kid's bedroom that plays like a horror movie.
The bigger issue is that it's just not very good. The plot is nonsensical, the characters make stupid decisions constantly, and any interesting ethical questions about genetic engineering or animal rights get buried under volcanic ash and explosions. Your 12-year-old might have fun with the spectacle, but you'll be checking your phone.
If you want dinosaur content for your kids, rewatch the original Jurassic Park or try a good documentary series instead. This is franchise fatigue in blockbuster form.





