Brief Summary
This video discusses a potential plot inconsistency regarding the Mosasaurus in "Jurassic World Rebirth." Initially, the speaker believed the movie retconned the original Mosasaurus from the "Jurassic World" trilogy, changing its appearance and location. However, after multiple viewings and careful analysis of a specific quote, the speaker proposes a theory that there are actually two separate Mosasauruses in the Jurassic Park timeline: one that escaped from a facility on Ela St. Hubair in 2011 and another that escaped from Jurassic World in 2016.
- The initial interpretation of Martin Kreb's quote suggested a retcon of the original Mosasaurus.
- The speaker's theory is based on timeline inconsistencies and geographical impossibilities if it were the same Mosasaurus.
- The existence of two Mosasauruses resolves continuity issues and enhances the Jurassic Park lore.
Introduction
The speaker shares their excitement about discussing a perceived mistake in "Jurassic World Rebirth" regarding the Mosasaurus. Initially, they felt it was a significant retcon of the franchise, but later realized they had misinterpreted the information. The video aims to address concerns among fans who are upset about the supposed change to the beloved Mosasaurus design from the "Jurassic World" trilogy. The speaker encourages viewers who haven't seen the movie to watch it first to avoid spoilers.
The Initial Misinterpretation
The speaker recounts their initial viewing of "Jurassic World Rebirth" and their reaction to Martin Kreb's statement about the Mosasaurus. Kreb mentioned that the Mosasaurus was tagged in captivity and tracked after its escape, leading the speaker to believe it was the same Mosasaurus from the Jurassic World trilogy, but with a different appearance. This led to disappointment and the feeling that a beloved design had been unnecessarily changed.
The Quote and Its Implications
The speaker analyzes Martin Kreb's quote: "The Mosasaurus was tagged in captivity, and Injen continued to track it after its escape. We bought their data when they entered Chapter 11." The initial interpretation was that the Mosasaurus escaped from Jurassic World, and Parkix bought Injen's data to track it. This seemed to imply that the aquatic creature had been moved from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and significantly altered in appearance, which raised continuity concerns.
Geographical and Timeline Inconsistencies
The speaker points out several inconsistencies with the idea of a single Mosasaurus. First, it would be illogical for the Mosasaurus to move from the Pacific Ocean, with its abundant food sources, to the smaller and less plentiful Atlantic Ocean, especially considering the dangerous journey through the Drake Passage. Second, the timeline doesn't align: Injen went into liquidation in January 2016, after the fall of Jurassic World in December 2015, yet the prologue for "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" takes place in June 2016. This raises the question of how Injen could track the Mosasaurus after its escape if they were already in liquidation.
The Two Mosasauruses Theory
Based on the timeline and geographical inconsistencies, the speaker proposes that there are two separate Mosasauruses. One Mosasaurus escaped from Ela St. Hubair around 2011 and was tracked by Injen until 2016, when Parkix acquired the tracking data. The second Mosasaurus escaped from Jurassic World in June 2016. This theory resolves the timeline issues and explains why the Mosasaurus in "Jurassic World Rebirth" looks different and is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
Conclusion and Call for Calm
The speaker concludes by calling for calm among fans, asserting that the perceived retcon is likely not a retcon at all. The ambiguity in Martin Kreb's quote allows for the interpretation that there are two Mosasauruses in the Jurassic Park timeline. The speaker acknowledges that the theory could be disproven if the filmmakers confirm it is the same Mosasaurus, but for now, the two-Mosasaurus theory provides a logical explanation that preserves the continuity of the franchise. The speaker expresses that this realization significantly improves their enjoyment of the movie, as maintaining continuity is crucial for expanded movie universes like Jurassic Park.
