Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer unveiled – but do you know this bizarre fact about every Jurassic Park film?
The cinematic universe roared back to life today with the premiere of the trailer for “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, the latest installment in the colossal Jurassic Park franchise.
As fans worldwide revel in the thrill of new dinosaurs and groundbreaking CGI, there’s one curious, almost unbelievable thread that ties all the previous films together: every Jurassic Park movie has a scene where characters use toilet paper—or its absence—to comedic or dramatic effect.
Yes, you read that correctly, and here’s how this peculiar detail has made its mark across the saga.
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Starting with the original 1993 “Jurassic Park”, where Dennis Nedry, amidst his treacherous escape with stolen dinosaur embryos, stumbles upon a malfunctioning park jeep, only to find himself face-to-face with a dilophosaurus. In his panic, he drops the precious canister, and in a moment of sheer desperation, grabs a handful of toilet paper from a nearby porta-potty to clean up, only for the dinosaur to attack.
This scene not only highlights the character’s downfall but uses toilet paper as a comedic prop, setting a bizarre precedent for the series.
Moving to “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997), we see Eddie Carr, the equipment specialist, using toilet paper to clean his glasses while stuck in a vehicle surrounded by velociraptors. The simplicity of this act contrasts sharply with the tension of the scene, adding a touch of humor amidst the chaos.
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“Jurassic Park III” (2001) takes it up a notch with the infamous “Spinosaurus toilet scene”, where the absence of toilet paper becomes a punchline when characters are discussing survival in the jungle, humorously highlighting the lack of modern conveniences.
“Jurassic World” (2015) keeps the tradition alive with a scene where Owen Grady humorously checks if the velociraptors are toilet trained, indirectly referencing toilet paper. And in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018), we see characters dealing with the aftermath of a dinosaur attack, where the lack of basic supplies like toilet paper in an emergency shelter underscores the severity of their situation.
Even “Jurassic World Dominion” (2022) doesn’t miss out, with a scene where characters are scavenging for resources, and toilet paper is conspicuously among the items they can’t find, blending humor with the stark reality of their new world.
As we look forward to “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, which promises to bring a fresh cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, one can’t help but wonder if this quirky tradition will continue. Will the new film maintain this unexpected thread of humor or drama involving toilet paper? Only time will tell, but this curious detail has certainly become part of the franchise’s DNA.
With the trailer teasing epic adventures, new species of dinosaurs, and a plot revolving around a medical breakthrough needing dinosaur DNA, “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is set to captivate audiences on July 2, 2025. But as we wait, let’s appreciate how even the smallest, most mundane elements like toilet paper have left their mark across the Jurassic saga, proving once again that in this world, every little detail counts.
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What is Jurassic World: Rebirth about
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is set five years after ‘Jurassic World Dominion’. The plot revolves around an expedition to isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a medical breakthrough.
The team is led by Dr. Henry Loomis and Zora Bennett, with Scarlett Johansson playing Zora Bennett. The mission takes place on the original Jurassic Park island, now overrun with various dinosaurs, including a new mutant species inspired by a T-Rex, Rancor, and Xenomorph.
Challenges include navigating dangerous environments, evading government patrols, and surviving encounters with dinosaurs like the Spinosaurus, Mosasaur, and Raptors.
