The „Jurassic Park“ franchise continues to captivate audiences, with six films and various spin-offs over three decades. The upcoming film, „Jurassic World Rebirth,“ is set to reintroduce the Spinosaurus, a fan-favorite dinosaur first seen in „Jurassic Park III.“ However, its absence in the earlier film, „The Lost World: Jurassic Park,“ raises questions.
Timeline of Events
Released in 1997, „The Lost World“ predates the introduction of the Spinosaurus in 2001’s „Jurassic Park III.“ Director Joe Johnston created the Spinosaurus to add new elements to the franchise. The question remains: why wasn’t this dinosaur encountered during the events of „The Lost World?“
Possible Explanations
Several factors contribute to the dinosaur’s absence. Isla Sorna, the setting for both films, is significantly larger than Isla Nublar. This size difference allows for diverse biomes, which may explain the varying dinosaur populations. One theory suggests that the Spinosaurus occupied a different territory than the T-rex family featured in „The Lost World.“ However, this theory is contradicted by the Spinosaurus’s confrontation with a T-rex in „Jurassic Park III.“
Canonical Insights
Further clarity comes from the Dinosaur Protection Group’s website, which offers insights into the franchise’s lore. It reveals that illegal cloning of dinosaurs began in the late 1990s. The Gene Guard Act, established in 1997, aimed to protect existing dinosaur species and restrict further cloning. Following the acquisition of InGen by Masrani Global in 1998, illegal experiments led to the creation of new dinosaur species, including the Spinosaurus.
Conclusion
In essence, the Spinosaurus did not exist during the events of „The Lost World“. It was only later, in „Jurassic Park III,“ that its existence became known to those outside of Masrani Global. Fans can look forward to seeing the Spinosaurus again in „Jurassic World Rebirth,“ set to release on July 2, 2025.
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