Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) brings the iconic dinosaur franchise back with a fresh cast, a darker storyline, and speculation about an R-rated shift. With its suspenseful tone and brutal action teased in trailers, fans are wondering if this installment will break tradition with a more mature rating.
Here’s what we know about the film’s expected rating and what it means for audiences.
Will Jurassic World Rebirth be PG-13 or R-rated?
Jurassic World Rebirth is expected to have a PG-13 rating, continuing the franchise’s long-standing tradition of targeting a broad audience.
Despite fan speculation due to the film’s darker tone and intense trailer, Universal Pictures is unlikely to risk an R rating. Every Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movie from 1993 to 2022 has maintained a PG-13 rating for action, peril, and sci-fi violence.
Rumors of an R rating arose from marketing that suggests a more horror-driven approach. Director Gareth Edwards has emphasized returning to the franchise’s suspenseful roots, making some believe the film could cross into R-rated territory. A supposed leaked poster showing an R rating added to the confusion but was quickly debunked due to outdated fonts and its unofficial source.
PG-13 movies can feature intense action, mild language, and some violence. However, they avoid extreme gore and explicit content. The Jurassic franchise has always balanced thrilling action with accessibility for a broad audience. This approach has helped maintain its success while keeping the films intense yet suitable for younger viewers.
Jurassic World films have each grossed over $1 billion. Given these financial stakes, it is unlikely that Universal would risk an R rating. A more restrictive rating could limit audience turnout and impact box office performance.
While Jurassic World Rebirth may be darker and more intense, it will almost certainly stay PG-13. The film will likely include “intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril,” as seen in its predecessors. By maintaining this rating, it can continue appealing to longtime fans and younger audiences eager for another thrilling adventure.
Jurassic World: Rebirth is set to release on July 2, 2025.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.
