Gareth Edwards’ entry into the Jurassic franchise hits physical media this week and brings excellent image clarity to its engaging dino action.
If you missed out on Jurassic World Rebirth in theaters, or simply been waiting to get your hands on a physical release to enjoy it at home, this is your week! Universal was kind enough to shoot me an early copy of the 4K disc, so let’s talk about whether or not it’s worth picking up!
The Movie
Jurassic World Rebirth 4K Ultra HD
Directed By: Gareth Edwards
Written By: David Koepp
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey
Release Date: September 9, 2025
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When Jurassic World Rebirth hit theaters, I was a tad mixed on it. You can check out my full review, but suffice it to say while I loved the dinosaur action (some of the best in the franchise), something felt off. It’s no secret I’m a big Jurassic fan and have enjoyed ALL the movies to various degrees, so even if I wasn’t as woohoo as I’d hoped on that first viewing, I was eager to watch it again, if for nothing else than the solid action beats.
By and large, I’d say my initial thoughts on the film remain the same upon a second viewing. I will say, however, the pacing definitely felt smoother this time around. There’s still a bit too much exposition on the front end (that inexplicably repeats itself), but the characterizations and interactions between everyone seemed more engaging this time around.
Even better, the action sequences remain just as tense and seat-gripping. Even knowing how things work out, I was hooked and found my heart pounding. It’s not something all of the sequels have been able to successfully do—on repeat viewings—and considering how much I loved the action in this film, I’m glad to see it retains that element. Keeping the thrills upon multiple viewings is a key factor in the longevity of these flicks, and Rebirth manages to do it pretty handily.
Sight & Sound
On the technical side of things this 4K release doesn’t skimp on the goods. The picture is razor sharp, with excellent color contrast. The blacks are super deep without crushing, and allows everything happening on the screen to really stand out. During the final act, where most of the action takes place at night, I was able to make out minute details in the background I hadn’t even been able to see in theaters.
It’s pretty great, and it makes the creature designs/VFX (which I really loved), look better than ever. It might not have the same gravitas as seeing these dinos on the big screen, but it’s pretty damn close.
On the sound side of things, the Dolby Atmos track is similarly solid/impressive. It allows the softer background noises to shine through, making the setting feel more alive and immersive, while keeping the dialog a priority. You won’t be grabbing the volume to change things up and down between the action and talking scenes.
The Extras
The Jurassic World Rebirth 4K Ultra HD comes with a blu-ray disc, digital copy insert, and a slew of bonus features:
ALTERNATE OPENING
DELETED SCENESRAPTORS – Featuring Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda
MUTADON ATTACK – Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise and Audrina MirandaJURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH: HATCHING A NEW ERA
THE WORLD EVOLVES – Journey into a reimagined Jurassic World with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and the rest of the cast and filmmakers.
OFF THE DEEP END – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.
TREKKING THROUGH THAILAND – Follow the cast and crew’s footsteps as they navigate the challenges of shooting in exotic jungles, beaches, and tall grass fields that become home to the Titanosaurs.
REX IN THE RAPIDS – Brace for a T. rex encounter that’s different than anything experienced before with a nail-biting river chase recreated from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel.
DON’T LOOK DOWN – Soar into the Quetzalcoatlus sequence with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Bechir Sylvain as they train for and shoot their cliff rappelling scenes.
MINI-MART MAYHEM – Go inside the heart-stopping third act of Jurassic World Rebirth and witness the process of crafting sets that allow the movie’s mutant dinosaurs to step out of nightmare-inspired designs and stop on an exhilarating rampage.GAG REEL
MEET DOLORES – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.
MUNCHED: BECOMING DINO FOOD – Get a victim’s firsthand view inside the frightening jaws of deadly dinosaurs that munch, chomp, and chew their way into creating unforgettable death sequences.
A DAY AT SKYWALKER SOUND – Actress Audrina Miranda guides a personal tour of Skywalker Sound in California to meet the audio editors, foley artists, and mixers who design the movie’s wide array of sounds.
HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS – Find out where to look for cleverly hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to everything from the first Jurassic Park film to other Steven Spielberg classics.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, PRODUCTION DESIGNER JAMES CLYNE, AND FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JACK RAVENSCROFT
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, EDITOR JABEZ OLSSEN, AND VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR DAVID VICKERY
There’s quite a bit to go through in the special features, which is always nice to see. Good extras feels like a lost art these days, even on the bigger blockbusters, but there’s plenty of goodies for fans to enjoy. The little making of featurettes offer some neat insight into how some of the best sequences came together, though they don’t feel like they go quite as deep as I would have liked.
Between a fun movie that manages to retain its thrills upon multiple viewings, crystal sharp image, and oodles of bonus features, the Jurassic World Rebirth 4K Ultra HD release offers plenty of bang for your buck.
