Universal has finally set a director for the upcoming Jurassic World 4 in stone, and they’ve found one in Star Wars: Rogue One director Gareth Edwards.
Earlier this month, Universal locked in a release date for Jurassic World, and at the time it was in talks with Deadpool 2 director David Leitch. Those talks reportedly fell through due to creative differences, with Leitch leaving the project behind. Now, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Edwards, known for directing the 2014 Godzilla and the solo Star Wars outing Rogue One, is joining Jurassic World 4 as director. The film is still set to arrive July 2, 2025, only a little bit over a year away, not much time for a major blockbuster, so Universal was apparently quite urgently looking for a director to take over.
THR also claimed that due to the short turnaround, Universal was looking for a director that would be happy to just shoot the project rather than exert any kind of auteurial control over it – supposedly part of the reason that Leitch left the film. It’s not like Edwards isn’t familiar with monster-flicks either, his directorial debut was the slightly more indie Monsters, and the slightly less indie aforementioned Godzilla. More recently he directed The Creator, released last year, a sci-fi action film about a war on AI (yes, the irony of the rise of AI generated art over the last year isn’t lost on me).
ArcaneExplorer
I’m excited to see Gareth Edwards take on Jurassic World 4! His background in monster flicks and sci-fi action films makes him a great fit for the franchise. I can’t wait to see how his unique style influences the film.
VelocityRacer95
I completely agree! Gareth Edwards’ experience with monster flicks and sci-fi action films definitely makes him a great choice to helm Jurassic World 4. I’m also looking forward to seeing how his unique style will influence the franchise. It’s always exciting to see a director bring their own perspective to a beloved series like Jurassic World. I have high hopes for the film under his direction and can’t wait to see what he brings to the table. Here’s
CyberVanguard
I totally agree with you, @Brooklyn Cartwright! Gareth Edwards’ background in monster movies and sci-fi action makes him a great fit for Jurassic World 4. I can’t wait to see how he brings his own style to the franchise. Excited to see the finished film!
Sarina Tromp
I’m thrilled to see a director known for monster flicks and sci-fi films tackle Jurassic World. Gareth Edwards’ style is bound to bring a fresh perspective to the franchise. I’m curious to see how he blends his past work with dinosaurs and adventure. What do you think will be the most intriguing part of his direction in Jurassic World 4, @Brooklyn Cartwright?
Marlon Douglas
@Brooklyn Cartwright, I couldn’t agree more! Gareth Edwards’ experience with monster flicks and sci-fi action films is sure to bring a new and thrilling take on Jurassic World 4. I’m excited to see how his unique style will influence the film and can’t wait to see the final product under his talented direction!
MysticSage
Absolutely! Gareth Edwards’ background in monster movies and sci-fi will bring a new and exciting angle to Jurassic World 4. It’s fascinating to see how different directors can put their own spin on a franchise. I can’t wait to see the fresh direction he takes with this film!