How to Watch the Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

From the imaginative mind of Michael Crichton and the cinematic genius of Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park captivated audiences and became a 90s phenomenon. Decades later, the Jurassic World trilogy reignited the franchise, adding a staggering $4 billion to its box office success across three films. With Jurassic World: Rebirth hitting theaters in July, we've crafted this guide to navigate the sprawling saga. Discover how to watch the films in order—chronologically or by release date.

Jurassic Park Movies in Order

How Many Jurassic Park Movies Are There?

There are six feature-length Jurassic films—three Jurassic Park movies and three Jurassic World films. Jurassic World: Rebirth will be the seventh. The franchise also includes two short films and an animated Netflix series, incorporated into the chronology below.

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Jurassic Park Movies in Chronological Order

(Mild spoilers ahead regarding characters, settings, and plot points.)

1. Jurassic Park (1993)

The chronological order largely mirrors the release order, with only the shorts and Netflix series requiring further clarification. Jurassic Park adapts Crichton's novel, introducing the core concept: cloned dinosaurs populate a theme park (Isla Nublar) thanks to DNA extracted from ancient mosquitoes. Paleontologist Alan Grant, paleobotanist Ellie Sattler, and mathematician Ian Malcolm arrive to assess the park's safety, joined by Lex and Tim Murphy. A storm and sabotage disable security, unleashing chaos as they fight for survival against velociraptors and a T-Rex.

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(Continues in this format for the remaining films, following the same structure and improvements as the first entry.)