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Whenever the subject of the Jurassic Park movie franchise comes up, I watch as people get visibly heated.
That’s because fans of the dinosaur thriller have extremely strong opinions on which films are worthy of attention, and which we should all collectively pretend never existed.
Let’s not waste any time here and rank the Jurassic Park movies from best to worst. Ready?Scroll to see all the Jurassic Park movies, ranked from best to worst!
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1. Jurassic Park
It goes without saying that the original Jurassic Park film is by far the superior of the bunch. Is the sky blue? Jurassic Park feels like a piece of art that belongs in a museum, thanks to Steven Spielberg’s masterful storytelling, Jeff Goldblum’s timeless charisma, and Laura Dern’s unstoppable screen presence. When it comes to my list of the top-most thrilling, innovative, and exciting movies in cinematic history, Jurassic Park is easily in the top 10 for me.
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2. Jurassic World
Jurassic World may lack the movie magic and excitement of the original film, yet there’s no denying one thing: Jurassic World is just plain fun. Sure, it lacks the refinement of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic, but if you go into it knowing it won’t measure up to the original and just try to have fun with it, you won’t be disappointed. Some films are just pure entertainment, and that’s okay. So if, after a long day of work, you just want to shut your brain off and get lost in the wonderful world of popcorn cinema, Jurassic World will do just that.
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3. The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Next comes The Lost World: Jurassic Park at number 3 in our ranking system of best to worst Jurassic Park films. This 1997 flick poses as the sequel to the original Jurassic Park film, and like most movies within the “sequel” category, they are often made with one motive in mind: money. These cash grabs often lack the refinement and passion of the original film, and sadly, they’re sometimes only made to fill up movie theater seats of people who loved the original movie. This feels like the spirit of The Lost World: Jurassic Park, yet every so often, you do feel a spark of excitement that the first film delivered.
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4. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is, in my opinion at least, where the Jurassic Park movie franchise really took a nosedive. What makes the 1993 movie so special is its intricate blend of entertainment and intelligence. Alas, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom feels like a fitting title because of how much the saga has “fallen” at this point. Yawn!
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5. Jurassic World Rebirth
With the title Jurassic World Rebirth, you’d think the movie would try to revive itself as a “rebirth” of the original film. While, at the very least, this movie feels like it’s trying to be as good as the original, it still lacks the overall depth and atmosphere of the first film in the franchise. Where did that movie magic go? And will it ever come back?
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6. Jurassic Park III
This third film in the franchise, released in 2001, has a more eerie, ominous atmosphere, which some moviegoers find exciting. Still, it’s a significant decline from the 1993 movie that initially set things in motion. I’m desperately trying to find a sliver of the original movie’s substance here, yet I am able to find none of it in the third film of the franchise.
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7. Jurassic World Dominion
At this point, the 2022 film in the franchise feels like they’re not even trying anymore. Chris Pratt, the once energetic funny man in Parks and Rec and Guardians of the Galaxy, honestly feels like he’s sleepwalking through this movie despite the dire circumstances. Bryce Dallas Howard, meanwhile, is trying her best. Yet with the script she’s given, it’s almost impossible to make it work. Jurassic World Dominion, with its flimsy 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, simply falls flat.
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