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The Jurassic Park movies in the correct order

The complete Jurassic Park watch guide 🦖

Last updated: July 6 2025

Written by: ChronoChris

Jurassic Park is a thrilling sci-fi adventure franchise centered around the resurrection of dinosaurs through cloning. Created by Michael Crichton and brought to life by Steven Spielberg, it has captivated audiences with its mix of science, chaos, and survival.

Whether you're a dinosaur enthusiast or a first-time visitor to Isla Nublar, this guide will help you watch the Jurassic Park saga in the best order to enjoy the thrills and drama.

⏱️ Chronological Order

The Jurassic Park franchise follows a mostly linear timeline, though the Jurassic World trilogy adds some complexity. Watching in chronological order lets you follow the story’s evolution from the original park to the newer resorts.

  1. Jurassic Park (1993)IMDb
  2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)IMDb
  3. Jurassic Park III (2001)IMDb
  4. Jurassic World (2015)IMDb
  5. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)IMDb
  6. Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)IMDb

This order shows the progression of the franchise’s narrative, from the awe and terror of the original park to the global consequences of bringing dinosaurs back to life.

đź“… Release Order

The release order is identical to chronological order here, so you won’t miss any surprises or twists by following the original viewing experience.

  1. Jurassic Park (1993)IMDb
  2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)IMDb
  3. Jurassic Park III (2001)IMDb
  4. Jurassic World (2015)IMDb
  5. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)IMDb
  6. Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)IMDb

Because the release order matches the story’s timeline, this is the recommended way to watch—especially if you want to experience the evolution of the visual effects and storytelling.

Which Order Should You Choose?

With the Jurassic Park saga, both chronological and release order are the same, so you really can’t go wrong. Just buckle up for some dinosaur mayhem!

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