The iconic *Jurassic Park* franchise, crafted from the brilliant mind of novelist Michael Crichton and brought to life by the visionary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, stands as one of the most cherished and successful film series of the '90s. Revived with the *Jurassic World* trilogy, the saga has continued to captivate audiences, adding an impressive $4 billion USD to its box office earnings over the course of three films. With *Jurassic World Rebirth* set to hit theaters in July, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the series' rich narrative. Below, you'll find details on how to watch the *Jurassic Park* movies in both chronological and release order.

Jurassic Park Movies in Order

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How Many Jurassic Park Movies Are There?

The Jurassic Park franchise encompasses six feature-length films—three from the original Jurassic Park series and three from the Jurassic World trilogy. Jurassic World Rebirth will mark the seventh installment. Additionally, the franchise includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, which we've incorporated into the timeline below.

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Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

These summaries contain mild spoilers, including characters, settings, and broad plot points.

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The Jurassic Park series begins with the groundbreaking film that sets the stage for the entire saga. Based on Michael Crichton's novel, the story unfolds on the fictitious island of Isla Nublar, where dinosaurs have been resurrected through the extraction of DNA from prehistoric mosquitoes trapped in amber. Entrepreneur John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) dreams of creating a dinosaur theme park, but his vision is fraught with peril. Paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are invited to evaluate the park's safety. Accompanied by Hammond's grandchildren, Lex and Tim Murphy, they embark on a tour that turns into a harrowing escape when a tropical storm and sabotage lead to the dinosaurs' release.

Read IGN's Jurassic Park review or preorder the 4K Edition of Jurassic Park.

Jurassic ParkUniversal PicturesJun 11, 1993PG-13

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2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

Set and released four years after the original, The Lost World: Jurassic Park brings back Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), joined by paleontologist Sarah Harding (Julianne Moore). The story shifts to Isla Sorna, another island where Hammond had cloned dinosaurs, left to roam free after the project was abandoned. A corporate power struggle leads to two factions descending on the island: one, led by Hammond's nephew Peter Ludlow (Arliss Howard), aims to exploit the dinosaurs for profit, while the other, spearheaded by Malcolm, Hammond, and Harding, seeks to establish a nature preserve. Amidst the chaos, a T-Rex is captured and transported to San Diego, where it breaks free, sparking a dramatic urban rampage.

Read IGN's The Lost World: Jurassic Park review.

The Lost World: Jurassic ParkUniversal PicturesMay 23, 1997PG-13

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