Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in discussions to headline the cast of Universal’s upcoming Jurassic World movie which is slated for release on July 2, 2025. The new installment in the popular franchise is swiftly moving forward under the direction of Gareth Edwards with a screenplay penned by David Koepp. He is known for his work on the original Jurassic Park film. Gareth Edwards took over directing duties after David Leitch’s brief attachment to the project.
For Scarlett Johansson, this potential role marks a return to the world of blockbuster franchises, following her portrayal of Black Widow in various Marvel Studios productions, including the Avengers series. Despite her success in the superhero realm, Johansson has seamlessly transitioned into diverse projects, earning critical acclaim and two Oscar nominations for her roles in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.
She is set to lend her voice to the animated feature Transformers One and star alongside Channing Tatum in a high-profile Apple film slated for release this year. The new Jurassic World movie continues the legacy of the 30-year-old franchise, which originated with Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park in 1993, based on Michael Crichton’s novel. The franchise has since seen several sequels, including Spielberg’s The Lost World (1997) and Joe Johnston’s Jurassic Park III (2001).
Universal successfully revived the series with Jurassic World in 2015, which grossed a staggering $1.67 billion worldwide. Subsequent sequels, including Fallen Kingdom in 2018 and Dominion in 2022, continued the success of the franchise, with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard leading the cast under the direction of filmmaker Colin Trevorrow.
