‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Taking One Colossal Risk Could Nip Scarlett Johansson’s Franchise Entry in the Bud

Get ready, movie buffs! The summer of 2025 is going to be a wild ride, with not one, not two, but three colossal films storming into theaters. Circle July 2nd on your calendar, because that’s when Jurassic World: Rebirth stomps into cinemas. It’s the latest in the dino series, blending action, adventure, and a dash of science.

The new film brings Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey into the fray, with Johansson leading the pack. But—Jurassic World: Rebirth is landing in a very crowded July. Just a week later, DC fans will swoon over James Gunn’s Superman. And don’t forget Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, making its debut the same month.

With these superhero heavyweights right alongside, Jurassic World: Rebirth faces a prehistoric-sized challenge. Could ScarJo’s star power be enough to steer this dino-adventure to success, or will it get buried in the rubble of superhero hype? Dig in to find out!

Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic Park Role Depends on the Upcoming Film’s Success

In Jurassic World: Rebirth, Scarlett Johansson steps into the shoes of a new hero in the dinosaur world. The actress, who’s been a mega Jurassic Park fan for years, is too excited to finally be part of the franchise. Speaking to Comic Book, Johansson said:

I’ve been trying to get into this franchise in any possible way for over 10 years. I’m like, ‘I’ll die in the first five minutes!’ I am an enormous Jurassic Park fan. It is one of the first movies I remember seeing in theaters. I remember it so vividly. It was life-changing and mind-blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.

This film, directed by Gareth Edwards—yes, the same genius behind Rogue One: A Star Wars Story—is set five years after the chaos of Jurassic World Dominion. Jurassic World: Rebirth’s plot starts off with an urgent mission: securing DNA samples from the planet’s largest and most elusive prehistoric creatures.

Imagine this: colossal beasts from land, sea, and air, all hiding out in a tropical paradise, holding the key to a groundbreaking, life-saving drug. Johansson’s character, Zora Bennett, is a top-secret operative hired to head a team, which is tasked with collecting DNA. Their goal is to get samples from the last three enormous dinosaur species still alive.

It sounds like something straight out of a dino-dream, right? But here’s the twist: Johansson is carrying a lot of the film’s weight on her shoulders. If Rebirth doesn’t make a big enough splash at the box office, the future of the 39-year-old’s dino-ride—and perhaps the entire Jurassic franchise—could be in jeopardy. With superhero titans looming just around the corner, every ticket counts!

Superheroes and Dinosaurs – A Battle for Box Office Glory

As Jurassic World: Rebirth sets up for its release, it faces some tough competition. Just a week after dino chaos, (on 11th July, 2025) Superman will make a grand entrance, with David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan donning the capes of the Man of Steel and Lois Lane. This reboot, part of James Gunn’s grand plan to shake up the DC universe, promises a fresh spin on our favorite heroes.

But the box office showdown doesn’t stop there. On July 25, Marvel Studios will finally release The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a reboot that fans have been eagerly awaiting. After previous Fantastic Four films fell flat, Marvel is hoping to hit the mark and give these heroes the blockbuster treatment they deserve.

With the MCU’s backing and Kevin Feige’s promise of a faithful adaptation, expectations are sky-high. So, while Jurassic World: Rebirth has a dinosaur-sized task ahead, it will need to dig deep to compete against these superhero juggernauts. The summer of 2025 will be one for the history books—or rather, the box office!

Jurassic World: Rebirth will hit theaters on July 2. Then, on July 11, Superman will fly back into cinemas. Finally, on July 25, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will arrive.