Brief Summary
This video discusses a significant error in the opening sequence of "Jurassic World Rebirth" concerning the timeline presented on screen. The text states, "It's been 32 years since dinosaurs returned," which contradicts established canon. The video breaks down the timeline discrepancies, comparing them to known dates from previous movies and supplementary materials. The speaker urges viewers not to take the opening text seriously and hopes Universal will correct it before the digital release.
- The opening text in "Jurassic World Rebirth" incorrectly states that it has been 32 years since dinosaurs returned.
- This statement clashes with established canon, which places the return of dinosaurs in 1986.
- The video highlights the confusion this error has caused among fans and suggests the text should be disregarded.
Intro
The video addresses a major error in the opening sequence of "Jurassic World Rebirth" that has sparked considerable discussion online. The speaker, having watched the movie multiple times, feels compelled to discuss this issue, which involves a specific piece of text displayed at the beginning of the film that creates significant timeline inconsistencies. The video aims to explain why this error is problematic and hopes for a correction in the digital release.
The Timeline Error
The core issue lies in the text that appears on screen, stating, "It's been 32 years since dinosaurs returned." This statement is factually incorrect based on established Jurassic Park canon. The speaker explains that while the prologue of "Jurassic World Rebirth" is set 17 years prior, the main events occur five years after "Jurassic World Dominion," placing it in the summer of 2028. The text also indicates "present day," implying 2025, which is inconsistent with the established timeline. The return of dinosaurs is canonically set in 1986 with the Microceratus, as shown in the Masrani Global website and "Jurassic World Dominion." Calculating 32 years from 1986 leads to 2018, the year of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," further compounding the confusion.
Analyzing the Discrepancies
The speaker continues to break down the timeline discrepancies, noting that 32 years from 2025 or 2028 does not align with 1986. They suggest that the "32 years" might be a reference to the release of the original "Jurassic Park" movie in 1993, but even this doesn't align with the canonical timeline of when dinosaurs became publicly known (1997, after the San Diego incident in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park"). The speaker expresses frustration that this error has caused widespread confusion and believes the text was intended to place the movie in 2025 for the viewer's understanding but was executed poorly.
Comparison and Conclusion
The speaker compares this error to a similar issue in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," where an incorrect timeline reference has long annoyed fans. They emphasize that the text in "Jurassic World Rebirth" is canonically wrong and should be disregarded. The speaker hopes Universal will correct the error before the digital release on August 5th. They believe the mistake doesn't contribute positively to the Jurassic Park canon and encourages viewers to share their confusion in the comments.
