# Universal Pictures Jurassic World film development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/universal-pictures-jurassic-world-film-development
> Updated: 2026-09-20T10:49:07.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Universal Pictures is developing a fifth film in the ‘Jurassic World’ franchise, following the 2025 release of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’. The new project is expected to begin production in 2027 and will follow a narrative involving a decline in the global dinosaur population.

While director Gareth Edwards has reportedly exited the project due to “creative differences,” the studio is searching for a replacement. David Koepp is expected to return as screenwriter, and lead actors Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey are slated to reprise their roles. There has also been social media speculation regarding the potential return of original series characters Lex and Tim Murphy.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Universal Pictures develops fifth Jurassic World film

Universal Pictures is developing the fifth Jurassic World film, with Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali expected to return as the studio seeks a new director following Gareth Edwards' departure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-pictures-develops-fifth-jurassic-world-film

### 2026-09-12: Universal Pictures shifts focus to Jurassic World franchise

Universal Pictures continues the dinosaur franchise under the ‘Jurassic World’ banner, with a sequel to ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ in development despite director Gareth Edwards exiting the project.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-pictures-shifts-focus-to-jurassic-world-franchise

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