J.A. Bayona reportedly frontrunner to direct Jurassic World 5

J.A. Bayona is reportedly the leading candidate to direct the fifth installment of the Jurassic World franchise. Bayona previously directed Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, a film noted for its shift toward a gothic horror atmosphere and the introduction of the Indoraptor.

The potential return of the filmmaker follows the departure of Gareth Edwards, who was previously attached to the sequel due to creative differences. Fans have speculated that the franchise may revisit more experimental concepts, such as the human-dinosaur hybrids that were considered for an abandoned version of Jurassic Park 4.