Jurassic World 4 Snags STAR WARS: Rogue One Director

Universal has tapped Gareth Edwards, acclaimed director of Star Wars: Rogue One and Godzilla, to lead Jurassic World 4, with the movie's release date confirmed for July 2, 2025. The appointment came after discussions with David Leitch fell apart over creative differences. The studio urgently needed a replacement director to stay on schedule for the blockbuster's tight production timeline. Edwards adds his signature touch to the franchise, which has seen financial success despite critical challenges. Joining Edwards is screenwriter David Koepp, who returns to the Jurassic Park series having penned the original and its sequel. Fans can expect a mix of Edwards' monster movie expertise and Koepp's foundational storytelling as Universal aims for a combination of fresh creative vision and financial success within this beloved universe.

Gareth Edwards is the director of Jurassic World 4, which is scheduled for release on July 2, 2025.

Jurassic World is a continuation of the original Jurassic Park series, which began in 1993 with the Steven Spielberg-directed film based on the novel by Michael Crichton. The Jurassic World series, kickstarted in 2015, renewed interest in the franchise with its depiction of a fully functional dinosaur theme park and has since generated several sequels. Gareth Edwards, the newly announced director, is expected to bring his own dynamic style to the universe, likely influenced by his previous work with large-scale creature features. David Koepp's return to the writing table may suggest a bid to recapture the narrative magic that made the original films so memorable.