Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Thursday that Gareth Edwards will not return to direct the sequel to Jurassic World Rebirth, with sources citing creative differences.
- Universal and Amblin issued a brief statement praising their work with Edwards and have opened a search for a new director to take over the project.
- Writer David Koepp remains attached with the latest draft of the script, and Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali are expected to reprise their roles though schedules are still being worked out.
- Insiders say Edwards plans to refocus on original projects he is developing, which ends his run with the franchise after directing Rebirth.
- The split reflects a long pattern of director turnover in the Jurassic series and raises commercial pressure on the studio because Rebirth grossed roughly $869–$872 million worldwide and Universal hopes to begin shooting in 2027.