$6 billion: this globally successful saga stars 50 films and 2 Oscars

The new Jurassic World cast continues to expand! Due on July 2, 2025, the 4th installment of the dino saga will be directed by Gareth Edwards (creator, Rogue One) and will star Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Friend and Jonathan Bale.

50 years and 2 Oscars!

According to The Hollywood ReporterMoonlight and Green Book Oscar-winning star Mahershala Ali, 50, is reportedly in talks to star in the film. At this time, we have no details about the role content and the plot of this episode 4.

All we know is that Jurassic Park and The Lost World screenwriter David Koepp will write the script for this work. The actor will also headline Marvel’s Blade, which hits theaters on November 5, 2025.

Glenn Powell refuses

His casting announcement comes just days after Glenn Powell announced that he had turned down the role in this 4th opus. “Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies. It’s one of the things I’ve wanted to do my whole life. But I turned it down because when I read the script, I immediately said to myself, I’m not going to be there. Bring something.”– he told The Hollywood Reporter.

“The script is brilliant. The film will be a hit, that’s not the problem. It’s about choosing where to please the audience and where to please yourself.”concluded the Top Gun Maverick and Everything But You star.

For reference, the Jurassic Park franchise has grossed $6 billion worldwide in 6 films. In addition, the Jurassic World trilogy was a phenomenal success, with each installment exceeding a billion dollars at the international box office.