Scarlett Johansson is no stranger to blockbuster films. From her iconic portrayal of Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to her acclaimed roles in Lucy (2014) and Ghost in the Shell (2017), Johansson has solidified herself as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. Now, she’s set to lead yet another major franchise with Jurassic World Rebirth — the highly anticipated seventh installment of the Jurassic series.
The Jurassic franchise, which began with Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park in 1993, has become one of the most profitable film series of all time. Across six films, the series has grossed over $6 billion at the global box office. With Jurassic World Rebirth hitting theaters on July 2, 2025, the franchise is poised for yet another record-breaking run.
Johansson’s casting marks a significant turning point for Jurassic World. The film abandons its previous ensemble — including Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard — in favor of a fresh lineup led by the Hollywood powerhouse. For Johansson, stepping into such an established franchise only adds to her already impressive list of box office achievements.
In Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson stars as Zora Bennett, a covert operations expert on a mission to extract genetic material from three massive dinosaurs. However, when her team becomes stranded on a dinosaur-infested island alongside the survivors of a shipwreck, chaos ensues in true Jurassic fashion.
For Johansson, this role represents a long-standing dream of joining the franchise. In an interview with TODAY, she couldn’t contain her excitement.
“Jurassic World Rebirth, we just finished it. I feel like we’re still shooting it,” she said. “We shot it in Thailand, Malta, and the UK, and it was a whirlwind. We shot it for the last five months or something like that, and my life-long dream has always been to participate in Jurassic in any way – I was like, ‘I will do your craft service, I’ll be a dinosaur,’ I was like, ‘Just put the dots all over me, I’ll be that person, the mo-cap person’. It was a crazy ride, and it’s coming out, like, tomorrow basically.”
Johansson’s enthusiasm, combined with her proven track record in action-heavy blockbusters, positions her as the perfect lead for the next chapter of the Jurassic saga.
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Directed by Gareth Edwards, Jurassic World Rebirth brings together a talented ensemble cast alongside Johansson. Joining her are Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Rupert Friend (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Mahershala Ali (Green Book), and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer).
The production took place in multiple international locations, including Thailand, Malta, and the UK. Johansson described the experience as “a whirlwind,” highlighting the scale and ambition of the film.
Scarlett Johansson’s success with blockbusters speaks for itself. Her roles in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019) helped those films become two of the highest-grossing movies of all time, with Endgame grossing nearly $2.8 billion worldwide.
Her ability to anchor major franchises while bringing depth and charisma to her characters has made her one of the most reliable stars in Hollywood. With Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson not only represents a personal dream but continues her streak of leading some of the world’s most successful films.
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As Jurassic World Rebirth prepares to usher in “a new Jurassic era,” Johansson’s involvement signals an exciting new direction for the franchise. Combining cutting-edge visuals, an elite cast, and the unparalleled star power of Scarlett Johansson, this next installment is already on track to dominate the box office.
For fans and moviegoers, Johansson’s Zora Bennett is set to become a defining figure in Jurassic World’s storied history. From Avengers to Jurassic, Scarlett Johansson remains a box office force to be reckoned with.
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