Jurassic World: Rebirth Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.5
Audio		5.0
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.0

Jurassic World: Rebirth Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Justin Dekker September 11, 2025

The latest installment of the franchise that began with 1993's smash hit 'Jurassic Park', 2025's 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' arrives on Blu-ray disc courtesy of Universal. The film features an all-new cast of lead characters that includes Scarlett Johansson ('Black Widow', 'The Phoenician Scheme'), Jonathan Bailey ('Wicked', 'Bridgerton'), and Mahershala Ali ('Green Book', 'House of Cards'). An embossed slipcover, and a Digital Code redeemable through Movies Anywhere are also included.

Treating the films as historical documents, text near the start of the film relates that it's been 32 years since dinosaurs returned, but environmental factors have had negative impacts on their health, and their popularity has declined. A narrow band around the equator has been designated for dinosaurs, and human travel there is prohibited. Under the stated goal of gathering dinosaur DNA from three enormous creatures to create lifesaving medicine, Martin (Rupert Friend) hires haunted mercenary Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) to obtain the needed genetic material. No sooner have they started than Duncan (Mahershala Ali) and the rest of the team abandon their search for a Mosasaurus in order to respond to a distress call from a family aboard a sinking vessel. After saving the Delgado family, they end up in a fight for survival against multiple gigantic aquatic dinosaurs. Shipwrecked and separated from the family they rescued, Zora's team tries to complete their objective while the family struggles simply to survive long enough to be rescued.

As has been demonstrated in the previous six installments in the Jurassic franchise, there is an entrenched formula to be followed. There needs to be an accident to enable some, and eventually all the dinosaurs in a specific location to break containment. There must be some sort of "evildoer" (though the degree of evil can vary from film to film) who seeks to profit from the dinosaurs. While having cast members with a deep knowledge in dinosaurs is a given, so too is some mix of people with tactical skills. And, invariably, there must be some number of children who need to be rescued. No serious harm can befall the children, but mild to moderate peril is allowed. The evildoers are almost certain to be dispatched by the end of the film, usually winding up between the jaws or in the claws of a terrifying dinosaur, making the violence justifiable and sometimes eliciting cheers from viewers. The principal heroes are typically safe, but some secondary characters can be sacrificed to further establish the dinosaur menace and escalate tension. With these fixed points firmly established, screenwriters have some flexibility on how to connect these dots, but in the past, they've not strayed too far from the first film.

Jurassic World: Rebirth makes a few changes to the formula, but they don't markedly change the product of the equation. The main action of the film is driven by a break in dinosaur containment, but here, that critical failure occurred 17 years prior to the film's start. Instead of simply one child, young Isabella (Audrina Miranda) is joined by her father, her older sister, and her boyfriend. Profit is still the ultimate goal, but as dinosaurs have been around for 32 years and the public has grown bored with them, the goal here is to obtain DNA from living specimens to create a wildly profitable medicine. The rest of the film plays out largely by the rules. Second-tier characters perish, bad guys are eaten, the children are safe, and there is an abundance of dinosaur action and running.

Scarlett Johansson, already a mainstay in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been keen on being a part of the Jurassic Park/World universe for quite some time. Finally getting her chance in the seventh chapter, she makes the most of it. Her Zora is a mercenary with a heart, still dwelling on the loss of a member of her team as this assignment begins. Skilled and savvy, she may sell her unique skillset to the highest bidder, but she has a clearly defined and strong moral compass. Though she can be manipulative when it comes to negotiating the terms of a deal, she develops strong interpersonal bonds easily. Due, in part, to her time as Black Widow, she looks comfortable and confident in the action scenes and is a believable leader. Bailey's Dr. Loomis, from time to time, stands in as the "everyman" in the film, thrilled to be seeing dinosaurs in their now-natural habitat, and is filled with a sense of wonder.

For me, though, the weak point of these films has always been the "child in peril" element, and Jurassic World: Rebirth is no exception. Driven to a greater extreme than in any other film, since they are a modified family unit, they are left to their own devices to survive against dinosaur threats for much of the film. How the foursome survives despite making poor choices, having no supplies, skills, or training, and limited knowledge of dinosaurs is perhaps the most unbelievable part of the film. Worse, their survival rate greatly surpasses that of the well-trained and well-armed mercenaries who are used to dealing with all manner of threats.

History has demonstrated, given the longevity of the franchise and its box office success, the fact that audiences are willing to overlook the formula and story issues in exchange for engaging dinosaur action. Jurassic World: Rebirth has that in abundance. Thanks to the nature of the facility that failed prior to the film's start, viewers are treated to a number of dinosaurs they've not seen before, along with a few returning favorites. The water-based scenes, which dominate the early goings of the film, are a novel twist, and in a nod to Spielberg, are reminiscent of Jaws. The temple scene evokes Raiders of the Lost Ark before dinosaurs arrive to remind the audience what they're actually viewing. Those who read Michael Crichton's original novel will be gratified to see the inclusion of a very specific scene that was not found in the first film but had a natural fit here. Those clever homages, and others as well, offer a second layer of enjoyment for film fans. As escapist entertainment goes, the film succeeds, and based on the film as a whole, the franchise doesn't look to be going extinct any time soon. After all, having "Rebirth" in the title virtually guarantees that there are more installments to come.

Jurassic World: Rebirth Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Jurassic World: Rebirth looks terrific on Blu-ray. Shot on film, as one would expect, colors are lush, vibrant, and richly saturated. While the early goings don't showcase this to the full extent, with the lab and museum settings being rather drab (save for the lab's eerie red glow when things go very wrong), once action shifts to the island, the results are dramatic. Plants present with robust emerald hues, the ocean is a pleasing blue, and reds and yellows pop nicely. Fabrics present with a satisfying tactile realism, appreciated best in the chunky knit Dr. Loomis' blue sweater, and the quarter-zip that Bobby wears on the boat. Skin tones are healthy and realistic. Detail levels are high, with fine lines and stubble visible on actors' faces, wear and age on the boat's helm controls is observable, and the dinosaurs' skin, claws, teeth, and, when applicable, wings, are open for inspection. The 1080p presentation looks a bit dark to my eye. Blacks are deep, to be sure, but shadows don't quite bear all of their secrets, with some character and environmental details kept from view. The image has excellent depth and dimensionality, with the jungle setting looking nicely layered and inviting.

Jurassic World: Rebirth Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

To go along with the attractive 2160p presentation, Jurassic World: Rebirth has been given a Dolby Atmos track that is perhaps a bit more measured than one would assume. Given the subject matter and franchise, one expects a bombastic and unruly audio presentation. Instead, while quite immersive, it holds itself in check until the on-screen action warrants letting loose. Surrounds and heights are used in the beginning as the helicopters fly to the lab. Water splashes and breaks against the hull as the Delgado family enjoys their time on the boat until nature has other plans for them. And once the Mosasaur attacks their 45-foot sailboat, the deep and powerful bass presence creates a crushing blow. Its underwater call is likewise impressive. But as testament to the restraint, music here doesn't swell to the levels that one would expect. It's held in check, so the screams of the family and the terrifying sounds of the dinosaur when it returns are the true focus. And that's the case here more often than not, with the varied and textured sounds of the dinosaurs being the undisputed focus of the track. Given the franchise and what the customers are paying to see, the decision to keep their footsteps, roars, clicking claws, and snapping jaws as the consistent sonic highlight is sensible. Music is well-rendered and precise. Dialogue is front and center, and intelligible at all times. Directionality is strong, and helicopters, dinosaurs, and people move fluidly through the stage. The track is almost continuously immersive, though sometimes the ambient and environmental sounds are quite low to keep the focus on the actors during quieter moments. It's an excellent track.

Jurassic World: Rebirth Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Extras found on the Blu-ray are slightly parred down from what is found on the 4K disc, but the most important features are here. They are as below.

• Alternate Opening (1.39) - This unfinished scene is very similar to the one found in the film.

• Deleted Scenes (4.17) - Two unfinished deleted scenes are included: "Raptors" and "Mutadon Attack".

• Jurassic World Rebirth: Hatching a New Era (56.20) - Members of the cast and crew take viewers behind the scenes in this six-part extra with chapters entitled: "The World Evolves", "Off the Deep End", "Trekking Through Thailand", "Rex in the Rapids", "Don't Look Down", "Mini-Mart Mayhem". Taken as a whole, the chapters walk viewers through the origin of the film, key action set pieces, creature design, stunt work, and the like. They are playable as one seamless feature by selecting "Play All", or, if viewers would rather, are individually selectable.

• Gag Reel (1.52) - The usual batch of mistakes and gaffes.

• Feature commentary with Director Gareth Edwards, Production Designer James Clyne, and First Assistant Director Jack Ravenscroft - This trio gets to work quickly, pointing out key elements of shots and set dressing, discussing how locations were chosen, and how scenes were shot. They joke about trying to discern whether a given shot is in London, Malta, or another location, as many scenes were pieced together with footage shot in different geographic locations. Their recollections are very detailed, and the track is deeply informative, with the three participants organically sharing time.

• Director Gareth Edwards, Editor Jabez Olssen, and Visual Effects Supervisor David Vickery - The trio is very informative, and they provide an incredible amount of detail about the shoot. They explain how much of the film was shot in multiple locations, and they underscore the difficulties of actually shooting on the water. Many of the water scenes, though, were shot in a tank in Malta with CG water. The editor explains how things were changed or tightened in editing, and how sequences were rather unconventionally "storyboarded" for VFX. They talk about the impact of the monsoons in Thailand, the beautiful locations on the island of Koh Kradan, dinosaur design and ecology, and how shots were extended or augmented. The conversation flows naturally and the track is relaxed and informative.

Jurassic World: Rebirth Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Starting over with a new cast of characters and making a few tweaks to the established formula, Jurassic World: Rebirth delivers the kind of entertainment viewers expect when selecting a film with the word "Jurassic" in its title. Johansson capably shoulders much of the heavy lifting here and is poised to be an action star in her own right outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Both she and the film are never less than entertaining. Bailey and Ali also perform admirably, and hopefully, some mix of the three of them will be on hand for the seemingly inevitable next installment. The addition of a host of new dinosaurs is most welcome, and each is showcased in its own impressive action sequence. Given an excellent 1080p presentation and an immersive, nuanced, and room-shaking Dolby Atmos track, Jurassic World: Rebirth comes strongly recommended.