As the Jurassic World franchise comes to a close with the release of Jurassic World Dominion, Chris Pratt, one of the franchise’s stars, has shared his thoughts on where the series should go next. While Pratt himself has ruled out returning to the dinosaur world, he believes that the franchise has a wealth of untapped potential, with several unexplored territories that could enhance its mythology.
One area that Pratt has expressed interest in is the underwater world of the Mosasaur, a dinosaur that was featured prominently in the franchise. He notes that with the advancements in underwater filming, it would be fascinating to explore the life of this creature further, perhaps going deeper into its habits and habitats. Pratt also mentions a pitch from James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy, who suggested creating a caveman-era sequel to the franchise, where humans would encounter dinosaurs.
A Still From Jurassic World Dominion (Photo: Jurassic World Dominion)
Pratt’s comments are particularly timely, as the film industry is seeing a resurgence of interest in underwater scenes, with James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water being a prime example. Similarly, Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom have also ventured into the ocean. The future of blockbuster cinema may indeed be blue, and Jurassic World would be remiss not to capitalize on this trend.
Pratt’s next projects are highly anticipated, with his voice work in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and his return as Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, which promises to shake up the franchise. The third installment of the superhero series, set to release on May 5, will mark a significant change for the beloved characters, as some cast members will not be returning and James Gunn has already moved on to lead the new DC Universe at Warner Bros.
Pratt’s insights offer a tantalizing Look into the future of the Jurassic World franchise, which could potentially explore new and uncharted territory. With the advancements in filmmaking technology and the enduring appeal of dinosaurs, it’s likely that the series will continue to charm audiences for years to come. As Pratt himself noted, there are plenty of exciting story ideas to draw from, and the franchise’s future is far from set in stone.
