Scarlett Johansson is in talks to star in Universal's upcoming Jurassic World movie, set to be released on July 2, 2025. The film, directed by Gareth Edwards with a script by David Koepp, marks Johansson's return to the world of franchises. Known for her role as Black Widow in Marvel Studios' Avengers movies, Johansson has also made a name for herself in various other projects, earning two Oscar nominations for her performances in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.
This new Jurassic World installment is part of a long-standing franchise that originated with Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park in 1993, based on Michael Crichton's novel. The success of the original film led to sequels like The Lost World (1997) and Jurassic Park III (2001). Universal revitalized the series with Jurassic World in 2015, followed by sequels like Fallen Kingdom (2018) and the upcoming Dominion (2022), all overseen by filmmaker Colin Trevorrow.
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard headlined the most recent trilogy of Jurassic World films, which collectively grossed billions of dollars worldwide. The addition of Scarlett Johansson to the cast of the new movie adds further star power to the franchise, as she continues to expand her diverse acting portfolio with projects like Transformers One and an Apple feature alongside Channing Tatum, both slated for release this year.
