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Tom Hanks predicted theJurassic Worldfranchise’s steep decline in quality and box office numbers way back in 2015 after the first film’s release. The franchise led by Chris Pratt had a dream opening withJurassic Worldbecoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time. However, neither the filmmakers nor the actors could keep up the quality of the film.
Tom Hanks appeared alongside Steven Spielberg in a 2015 interview with Time to promote their filmBridge of Spies. He shared his thoughts when Spielberg was asked about the success of theJurassic Parksequel franchise,Jurassic World, for which Spielberg served as an executive producer.
Tom Hanks Predicted The Fate OfJurassic WorldFranchise In 2015
Steven Spielbergwas excited forColin Trevorrowwhen he directed the first film in theJurassic Worldfranchise into a mega success. When asked if the film exceeded his expectations, Spielberg shared that it not only exceeded his expectations but also those of the people who were skeptical about the film.
Audiences initially doubtedChris Pratt‘s ability to shoulder such a huge franchise role. They could only see the actor as the chubby Andy fromParks and Recreation. The faith in the actor was restored whenhe revealed his physical transformationfor his Marvel role.
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Spielberg also shared that the film exceeded the expectations of the studio as well as director Trevorrow. Spielberg was happy for Trevorrow since his first non-Sundance film made it big in the industry. Trevorrow’s first feature film was the docufilmReality Show. BeforeJurassic World, he also directedSafety Not Guaranteed, which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
However,Tom Hankshad a more cautious take on the director’s success. He shared that Trevorrow may face problems with his next job. Hanks shared that the director had to come to terms with the fact that he would never top the first film. According to theCast Awayactor, all Trevorrow needed to do was create a good movie. Hanks shared withTime:
Now that guy’s got problems as far as his next job goes! He’s gotta accept the fact that he ain’t gonna top it. All he has to do is turn in a good movie and he’ll win, man. Talk about a sophomore jinx, man, his next gig.
Hanks was right in his prediction as the director dropped the ball with his next film. He removed himself as the director in the sequel film but stayed on as a writer.The Orphanagedirector J.A. Bayona took over as the director. It turned out that writing was one of the major issues in the film.
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Under Bayona’s direction, the second film in the franchise,Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, doubled down on its visual department. It became the second most expensive film ever made with a $432 million budget (via Collider). While it impressed with the visuals, the screenplay written by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly had several issues.
In the third film, Steven Spielberg asked Trevorrow to return to the director’s role. However, it went on toreceive largely negative reviews. Despite being a below-average film,Jurassic World: Dominionmanaged to surpass the $1 billion mark with its box office collection (via The Numbers).
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WhileDominionwas a definitive end for Owen Grady’s storyline, the franchise is all set for a reboot starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (via Deadline). Fans are not hopeful for the new reboot after they saw how far the franchise could fall from the peak inDominion.
Jurassic Worldis available on Max, whileJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomis available on Hulu.Jurassic World: Dominionis now available on Starz.
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