Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

Lore & Background

A central mystery involves the origin of a new pathogen affecting both dinosaurs and humans, which traces back to illegal bioengineering experiments conducted by the shadowy organization Biosyn. This threat forces former rivals and allies to reunite, including paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler, who have been living in seclusion for years. Their return is crucial not only to stop a biological weapon but also to protect Maisie Lockwood, the first human cloned from dinosaur DNA, whose unique genetic makeup holds the key to survival.

In Their Own Story

Rain slicks the cobblestones of a quiet European village as a shadow moves through the treeline. It is not a wolf or a bear, but a massive, feathered theropod sniffing the air near a bakery. Inside, an old man watches from behind a curtain, his hands trembling slightly as he grips a cane. He remembers the island, the heat, and the roar that changed everything. Now, the roar is outside his window, echoing in a world that has finally become too small to hide from its mistakes.

Reader's Guide

The story begins with dinosaurs roaming freely across the globe, creating chaos for human populations while a mysterious virus threatens both species. Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler are drawn out of retirement when they discover the virus is linked to illegal cloning experiments by Biosyn. Owen Grady and Claire Dearing track down Maisie Lockwood, who has been kidnapped by humans seeking her unique DNA to synthesize an antidote for the virus. Meanwhile, Ian Malcolm joins forces with them to stop a rogue scientist from releasing a mutated pathogen that could wipe out all life. The climax takes place on a remote island where the team must infiltrate Biosyn's facility. They discover that the virus was designed as a biological weapon. In a desperate race against time, they manage to secure the cure and expose the conspiracy. The film concludes with dinosaurs remaining part of the world, forcing humanity to adapt to a new reality where prehistoric life is no longer confined to parks.

Did You Know?

• This was the first film in the franchise to feature all three original protagonists—Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm—appearing together on screen since the very first movie.
• The film introduced a new type of dinosaur called the Indoraptor's successor, though it focused more on established species like the T-Rex and Triceratops in wild environments.
• Maisie Lockwood is revealed to be the result of cloning technology that combines human and dinosaur DNA, making her immune to the virus affecting other humans.
• The setting expands beyond Isla Nublar for the first time, featuring scenes set in Italy, France, and the American Midwest.