Jurassic Park Films Re-Ranked Worst to Best
Hey guys, I'm back—this time with another Speed-Art! Today’s piece features the legendary Jurassic Park Tyrannosaurus rex. I just covered The Lost World: Jurassic Park on my animation channel, where I compared the movie dinosaurs to their “real-life” counterparts.
And that got me thinking—with Jurassic World: Rebirth just released, why not revisit the entire franchise and re-rank the films? I’ll tell you which Jurassic Park movies are worth revisiting—and which ones you can skip.
Let’s dive into the definitive Jurassic Park ranking—from worst to best.
7 – Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
Dead last? Yep, it’s Dominion. And to quote a better film in the franchise:
“That is one big pile of… well, you know.”
This entry tries to blend Jason Bourne-style spy thrills with dinosaur science fiction—and ends up dropping the ball on both. Instead of focusing on the dinos, a full third of the movie follows a subplot about genetically engineered locusts. Yes, really.
The Director’s Cut adds a few solid scenes—especially the opening—but it’s not enough to redeem it. I’ll rewatch it again when I do a full retrospective, but I’m not looking forward to it.
6 – Jurassic World (2015)
Jurassic World has been a rollercoaster for me. I liked it at first, then cooled on it, and now I think… it’s just okay.
It’s a soft reboot with the park finally open to the public. That concept is fun, and the Indominus Rex is a surprisingly cool villain. But the characters have the depth of a puddle, and the T. rex being treated like a hero on command feels off—she’s supposed to be a force of nature, not a protagonist.
Still, the CGI is top-notch, and the final fight is a highlight. It’s a decent popcorn flick for casual rewatching.
5 – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
I know this one’s divisive, but hear me out: Fallen Kingdom is underrated.
It leans into horror more than any other film in the franchise. The IndoRaptor is straight-up nightmare fuel, and the haunted mansion setting gives it a fresh tone. That volcano escape scene? Haunting and beautiful.
Sure, the cloning subplot with the little girl is kind of dumb. And Chris and Bryce’s characters feel oddly different than in the first World film. But the shady dinosaur black-market auction? Weirdly compelling. It’s flawed, but bold—and I respect that.
4 – Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025)
Number 4 is Jurassic World: Rebirth. Now, this movie has a lot going against it, so I’ll start there. The characters are not as memorable as others in the franchise, even though they are still competently played by the cast, led by Scarlett Johansson. The wooden characters lead to what feels like pacing problems, as you don’t care about the characters in the film in the quieter moments.
Now on to the good, the film has a much more stripped-down plot compared to the other “World” films, and has some great sequences, like the Spinosaurus attack scenes, the T. rex River scene, the egg recovery scene, and the Mutadon climax are all directed very well by Gareth Edwards. The ending is also somewhat sweet.
I hope going forward they work with Gareth Edwards from the start of the film instead of hiring him late in production, because I think he could give us a Jurassic film as good as Rogue One or his 2014 Godzilla film, but I had fun with this entry, even though I know it’s a little uneven and not a perfect film.
3 – The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
This one shifts around on my list, but it comfortably lands above the World trilogy.
The Lost World may not match the magic of the original, but it still has some of the franchise’s best scenes:
The raptors stalking through the long grass
The double T. rex attack
The T. rex rampaging through San Diego
Both compy attack scenes
Jeff Goldblum is great as always, but the rest of the cast lacks the chemistry of the original trio. And yes, the gymnastics raptor scene? Still goofy after all these years.
2 – Jurassic Park III (2001)
Hot take time: Jurassic Park III is second on my list. Come at me, bro.
It’s fast, fun, and doesn’t waste time. With a runtime under 90 minutes, it’s basically a dinosaur-themed thrill ride. The Spinosaurus is terrifying and relentless, and the Pteranodon scenes are surprisingly intense (even if they’re comically oversized).
This one’s got major nostalgia value for me—I saw it in theaters as a kid and watched it on repeat. Sam Neill’s return is great, and even though the new characters are hit or miss, the film moves fast enough to stay enjoyable.
1 – Jurassic Park (1993)
Come on, was there ever a doubt?
Jurassic Park is not just the best in the franchise—it’s one of the greatest blockbusters of all time. Period.
The story is tight. The characters are instantly likeable. The blend of practical and digital effects still looks incredible, and John Williams’ score is legendary. From the wonder of the Brachiosaurus reveal to the quiet, heartfelt moments—like Hammond and Ellie sharing ice cream—it’s full of iconic scenes and emotional depth.
It’s a masterclass in adventure filmmaking. Nothing has topped it since.
🦕 What’s Your Jurassic Park Ranking?
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👉 Watch the full animation over on my channel, Tell It Animated, where I cover the evolution of the dinosaurs across the second film, as well as the first film in this video.
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