Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom facts for kids

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is an exciting science fiction adventure movie from 2018. It is the fifth film in the famous Jurassic Park movie series. This movie is a direct sequel to Jurassic World, which came out in 2015.

The film was directed by J. A. Bayona. Steven Spielberg, who directed the very first Jurassic Park movie, was one of the main producers. The movie brings back popular actors like Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. It also features Jeff Goldblum, who played Dr. Ian Malcolm in earlier Jurassic Park films.

Fallen Kingdom was released in the United States on June 22, 2018. It was produced by Universal Pictures. The movie takes viewers on a thrilling journey with dinosaurs.

What the Movie is About

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom continues the story from the previous film. The Isla Nublar island, where the Jurassic World theme park was, is now abandoned. Dinosaurs roam freely there. However, a huge volcano on the island is about to erupt. This eruption threatens to wipe out all the remaining dinosaurs.

Saving the Dinosaurs

A former park manager, Claire Dearing (played by Bryce Dallas Howard), starts a group to save the dinosaurs. She teams up with Owen Grady (played by Chris Pratt), a dinosaur behavior expert. They plan to rescue the dinosaurs from the island before the volcano explodes.

A New Adventure Begins

Their mission leads them to a grand estate in America. Here, they discover a secret plot involving the rescued dinosaurs. The movie is full of action, suspense, and amazing dinosaur encounters. It explores what happens when humans try to control nature.

Main Characters

The movie features a group of brave characters. They face many dangers to help the dinosaurs.

• Owen Grady (played by Chris Pratt): He is a former dinosaur trainer. Owen has a special bond with Blue, a clever Velociraptor.
• Claire Dearing (played by Bryce Dallas Howard): She used to manage the Jurassic World park. Claire is now dedicated to protecting the dinosaurs.
• Dr. Ian Malcolm (played by Jeff Goldblum): A mathematician who warns about the dangers of bringing dinosaurs back to life.
• Maisie Lockwood (played by Isabella Sermon): A young girl who lives at the Lockwood Estate. She discovers important secrets.

Dinosaurs in the Film

Fallen Kingdom features many different types of dinosaurs. Some are familiar, and some are new and scary.

• Tyrannosaurus Rex: The powerful T-Rex makes a big return.
• Velociraptor: Blue, the intelligent raptor, plays a very important role.
• Baryonyx: A large, fish-eating dinosaur that appears in tense scenes.
• Mosasaurus: A giant marine reptile that lives in the ocean.
• Indoraptor: A new, genetically engineered dinosaur. It is very dangerous and smart.

Making the Movie

The movie was filmed in different locations. These included parts of England and Hawaii. The filmmakers used a mix of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and animatronics. This helped to make the dinosaurs look very real. The music for the movie was composed by Michael Giacchino.

Release and Reception

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom first showed in Madrid, Spain, on May 21, 2018. When it came out, people had different opinions about it. However, it was a huge success at the box office. It earned over $1.3 billion worldwide.

The Future of the Series

The story of Jurassic World continues! A sequel called Jurassic World: Dominion was released on June 10, 2022.

Images for kids

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  The Cragside house was used as the exterior of the Lockwood Estate.

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  Hālona Blowhole

See also

In Spanish: Jurassic World: el reino caído para niños