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'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Seems Rushed For A Reason: "Can We Change The Release Date?"
Director Gareth Edwards faced a very tight schedule with only three months to prepare for the film, which impacted the overall production process.
Have you seen Jurassic World: Rebirth and thought to yourself at times, 'Hey, that doesn’t quite add up!' or 'Where is that happening exactly?' There’s a reason for that. The movie was made in relatively quick succession.
The script for Jurassic World: Rebirth was submitted in December 2023 by screenwriter David Koepp, known for the original Jurassic Park film. Universal Pictures brought in Gareth Edwards for the fourth Jurassic World film in March 2024, and the production of Jurassic World: Rebirth started barely three months later, with a release date set for July 2025.
In the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast by IndieWire, Edwards mentioned that the preparation time was notably short. "It was the same preparation time as for Monsters, which I shot with three people in a van," said the director, referring to his breakout film from 2010. He stressed that Hollywood films typically take at least 2.5 years from start to finish.
Edwards also attempted to convince the Universal team, led by Donna Langley and Peter Cramer, to postpone the scheduled release date. "I raised my hand and said, 'Can we change the release date?'" Edwards recalled. However, his request was not granted.
According to Edwards, the action scenes and visual effects are among the best since the original Jurassic Park. The significant advantage is that Edwards is also a VFX designer, allowing him to combine efficiency with creativity, ultimately saving precious time during the production process.
Financially, the film appears to be on track for a strong performance at the global box office. The mixed reviews have had little impact on this.
The script for Jurassic World: Rebirth was submitted in December 2023 by screenwriter David Koepp, known for the original Jurassic Park film. Universal Pictures brought in Gareth Edwards for the fourth Jurassic World film in March 2024, and the production of Jurassic World: Rebirth started barely three months later, with a release date set for July 2025.
Short Preparation Time
In the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast by IndieWire, Edwards mentioned that the preparation time was notably short. "It was the same preparation time as for Monsters, which I shot with three people in a van," said the director, referring to his breakout film from 2010. He stressed that Hollywood films typically take at least 2.5 years from start to finish.
Edwards also attempted to convince the Universal team, led by Donna Langley and Peter Cramer, to postpone the scheduled release date. "I raised my hand and said, 'Can we change the release date?'" Edwards recalled. However, his request was not granted.
Outcome As Planned
According to Edwards, the action scenes and visual effects are among the best since the original Jurassic Park. The significant advantage is that Edwards is also a VFX designer, allowing him to combine efficiency with creativity, ultimately saving precious time during the production process.
Financially, the film appears to be on track for a strong performance at the global box office. The mixed reviews have had little impact on this.
