- Jurassic World Rebirth will be released in the theatres on July 2, 2025.
- The film will feature a new set of characters and a fresh narrative that won't see Chris Pratt's involvement.
- The cast will be led by Scarlett Johanson and Mahershala Ali.
The Jurassic Park franchise seems incomplete without Chris Pratt. Even though the Jurassic World series featuring Pratt couldn’t be as brilliant as the original trilogy, the actor has become an integral part of the franchise. Now that Jurassic World Rebirth is on the horizon, and the official trailer of the new film hints at Pratt’s absence, fans wonder if they will be able to meet Owen Grady on their screens. Well, here’s the answer.
Will Chris Pratt Return in Jurassic World 4?
No, Chris Pratt isn’t coming back in Jurassic World Rebirth. As marketed, the upcoming film is sort of a reboot of the Jurassic Park franchise. Hence, it will introduce us to a new storyline and a fresh set of characters starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali in the lead role. In Jurassic World Dominion, the central characters from Jurassic Park 3 joined forces with Owen Grady and his team to set things right. So, it would be safe to assume that the creators had already made up their minds not to bring Chris Pratt or any other cast member to the new films.
Rebirth is set to take us to an unexplored island where InGen’s first facility was situated. Zora Bennett, an undercover operation expert, alongside her team lead, Duncan Kincaid, and a paleontologist, Dr. Henry Loomis, must extract DNA samples from the three largest dinosaurs for a medical cure. Previously, the dinosaurs caused chaos on the streets, but now they have fallen prey to the poor environment that humans are indirectly responsible for.
Chris Pratt’s involvement in the new film would have been an excellent deal, as he has always been the protector of dinosaurs, and Rebirth will see these creatuures on the verge of extinction. However, a complete reboot with a new set of characters adds a new, fresh perspective to the story, which could be a good thing as well.
Will Chris Pratt’s Absence In Jurassic World Rebirth Impact the Franchise?
It’s uncertain whether the actor’s absence in the anticipated upcoming film will impact the franchise’s fan base negatively or positively. However, it seems the creators wanted to explore new themes with a bunch of new characters rather than moving forward with the established ones. Also, in Jurassic World: Dominion, Chris Pratt, and every other character got a fair send-off, so it would have been felt like franchise fatigue or a forced thing to the global fans if they were included in the upcoming film.
If we go by the fan reactions on the social media, while some fans are highly disappointed after learning that Chris Pratt isn’t there in Jurassic World Rebirth, several seem to be excited to meet the new characters. Keeping in mind the mixed reactions, there are chances that if everything goes well, the global fandom will possibly accept the change.
What Does Chris Pratt Say About His Return in the Jurassic Park Franchise?
The beloved actor didn’t spill the beans, but he did reveal the possibility of his return in future Jurassic Park projects. In an interview with CBR, Pratt stated, ‘Hey, never say never. Maybe. Maybe I return. Maybe I don’t. You’ll just have to tune in to find out.’ That means there are chances that he could make a comeback, but it would be safe to assume that his involvement in any further film would certainly be a surprise.
