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JA Bayona in Talks to Direct 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Sequel
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News18•03-10-2026, 23:15
JA Bayona in Talks to Direct 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Sequel
- •JA Bayona is the frontrunner to direct the sequel to 'Jurassic World Rebirth' for Universal, following Gareth Edwards' departure due to creative differences.
- •Bayona previously directed 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' in 2018, suggesting Universal may prefer a director familiar with the franchise.
- •While not yet in formal talks, Bayona's experience with big-budget productions like 'The Rings of Power' makes him a strong candidate.
- •The sequel is moving quickly with a script by David Koepp, and stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey are expected to return.
- •Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall continue their involvement, maintaining continuity within the dinosaur island franchise.
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Spanish filmmaker JA Bayona has emerged as the top choice at Universal to direct the follow-up to Jurassic World Rebirth.
Gareth Edwards stepped away from directing the sequel to the 2025 film Jurassic World Rebirth due to creative differences.
Universal has moved quickly on the sequel with a script written by returning scribe David Koepp.
