The Jurassic Park franchise feels incomplete without Chris Pratt. Although the Jurassic World series starring Pratt hasn’t quite matched the brilliance of the original trilogy, the actor has become a vital part of the franchise. With Jurassic World Rebirth approaching and the official trailer suggesting Pratt’s absence, fans are curious whether Owen Grady will make a return. Here’s the answer.
WILL CHRIS PRATT RETURN IN JURASSIC WORLD 4?
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No, Chris Pratt will not be returning in Jurassic World Rebirth. Marketed as a kind of reboot of the Jurassic Park franchise, the new movie introduces a fresh storyline along with a new cast led by Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. In the previous film, Jurassic World Dominion, key characters from Jurassic Park 3 joined forces with Owen Grady and his team to set things right. Given this, it’s clear the filmmakers decided not to bring back Chris Pratt or other returning cast members for this new chapter.
Jurassic World Rebirth is set on an unexplored island where InGen’s first facility was located. The story follows Zora Bennett, an undercover operations expert, her team leader Duncan Kincaid, and paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis, as they attempt to collect DNA samples from the three largest dinosaurs to develop a medical cure. Unlike previous films, where dinosaurs caused havoc among humans, here the creatures themselves are threatened by a deteriorating environment, a consequence of human actions.
While Chris Pratt’s return would have been a welcome addition—given his role as a dinosaur protector—this reboot with an entirely new cast offers a fresh perspective, which can also be a positive direction for the franchise.
WILL CHRIS PRATT’S ABSENCE IMPACT THE FRANCHISE?
It remains uncertain whether Chris Pratt’s absence will affect the franchise’s fan base positively or negatively. It appears the creators are interested in exploring new themes and characters rather than continuing with established ones. Furthermore, Jurassic World: Dominion provided a respectful send-off to Pratt’s character and others, so including them again might have felt forced and led to franchise fatigue among global fans.
Fan reactions on social media are mixed: some express disappointment about Pratt not returning, while many are excited to see the new characters introduced in Rebirth. Considering these varied responses, there’s a chance the global fandom will eventually embrace this change if the film is well-received.
WHAT HAS CHRIS PRATT SAID ABOUT RETURNING TO THE JURASSIC PARK FRANCHISE?
Chris Pratt has not confirmed any plans to return but has left the possibility open. In an interview with CBR, Pratt said, “Hey, never say never. Maybe. Maybe I return. Maybe I don’t. You’ll just have to tune in to find out.” This suggests there could be a chance for a comeback, though any future involvement would likely come as a surprise.