Content overview: “Jurassic World in Talks With J.A. Bayona to Direct Next Sequel, Replacing Gareth Edwards”. Universal Pictures is officially in talks with J.A. Bayona to direct the next Jurassic World installment, taking over from Gareth Edwards, who exited the project earlier this year. Bayona previously helmed 2018's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, making him a proven fit for the franchise.
The new film, expected to be the seventh in the Jurassic Park saga, is slated for release on July 2, 2025. While plot details remain under wraps, the return of Bayona signals a focus on darker, more horror-inflected tones, similar to his work on Fallen Kingdom and The Orphanage. The franchise continues to evolve after Jurassic World Dominion concluded the recent trilogy, with original cast members like Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard not yet confirmed for the new chapter. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.