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J.A. Bayona reported as frontrunner to direct Jurassic World Rebirth sequel

The Hollywood Reporter says Universal has J.A. Bayona, who directed 2018's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, at the top of its list to direct the Jurassic World Rebirth sequel, though he is not yet in formal talks. Gareth Edwards left the project over creative differences.

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Image: The Hollywood Reporter
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Image: Collider

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Mixed · 2The Hollywood Reporter reported that J.A. Bayona has emerged at the top of Universal's list to direct the follow-up to Jurassic World Rebirth. Mixed · 2According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bayona is understood not to be in formal talks with Universal yet; Collider relays this in its text. Mixed · 2The opening is needed because Gareth Edwards, who directed 2025's Jurassic World Rebirth, left the sequel over "creative differences".

Mixed · 2Bayona previously directed 2018's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which Screen Rant says grossed $1.3 billion worldwide; his return would suggest the studio wants a director familiar with the franchise, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Mixed · 2His other credits include the Oscar-nominated The Impossible (2012), Netflix's Society of the Snow, and the first two episodes of Amazon's The Rings of Power. Mixed · 2Universal is moving quickly on the sequel: David Koepp is writing the script, Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey are expected to return depending on schedules, and Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall remain involved.

Left · 1The Hollywood Reporter says Rebirth grossed $869 million last year.

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Left1 outlet

Framing
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news as a scoop, framing Bayona as frontrunner but not yet in formal talks.
Emphasis
Bayona's franchise familiarity and big-budget credits; Rebirth's box office and the returning cast.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not give Fallen Kingdom's box office.
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“is understood to not yet be in formal talks with Universal about getting back on the island” — The Hollywood Reporter

Centre2 outlets

Framing
Screen Rant and Collider follow up on the Hollywood Reporter report; Collider's headline overstates the status as "officially in talks" while its text matches the original.
Emphasis
Fallen Kingdom's $1.3B gross (Screen Rant); recap of Rebirth's plot and cast (Collider).
Leaves out or plays down
Screen Rant omits that Bayona is not in formal talks; neither gives Rebirth's gross.
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“Officially in Talks”
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“Jurassic World Officially in Talks With 'Fallen Kingdom' Director for Sci-Fi Franchise Return” — Collider
“A former franchise director is being eyed for the Jurassic World Rebirth sequel.” — Screen Rant

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