The first teaser trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth has finally arrived, and it’s packed with hidden details, callbacks to previous films, and intriguing hints about the future of the franchise. From classic references to fresh takes on prehistoric creatures, here’s a deep dive into all the Easter eggs you might have missed.
1. A Familiar Banner in a New Setting
The trailer opens in a grand museum hall where a dinosaur exhibition is either being set up or taken down. Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) is introduced to Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) by Martin Krebs (Rupert Friend). Keen-eyed fans will immediately recognize the “When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth” banner hanging in the background. First seen in Jurassic Park (1993), where it dramatically fell as the T. rex roared in the visitor center, it later appeared in Jurassic World (2015) as a makeshift torch used by Zach and Gray.
The scene was filmed at the Old Royal Naval College in London, a location often used for historical and sci-fi films.
2. (Don’t) Go into the long grass
A later shot shows Zora and Loomis walking through a vast field of long grass, a clear callback to The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), where raptors stalked InGen’s hunters. This time, no predators appear—yet—but the moment pays homage to one of the franchise’s most suspenseful sequences.
3. The Titanosaurus design
As the characters gaze in awe, two Titanosaurus are seen wading through the field. Unlike previous sauropods in the franchise, these dinosaurs look notably different, more aligned with modern paleontological reconstructions. In the background a group of dinosaurs can be seen grazing.
However, this modern approach clashes with the ‘90s aesthetics that define many dinosaurs in the Jurassic series. Will Rebirth address this shift in design, or are we seeing a subtle soft reboot of how dinosaurs are portrayed? Especially since it’s mentioned that the dinosaurs in this isolated place were creatures deemed far too dangerous for the original park.
4. The Thermal Energy Station – A Crichton Connection?
As the crew arrives at a mysterious island, a piping system releasing steam can be seen snaking around the mountains. This could be a reference to geothermal energy, a concept that was part of Michael Crichton’s original The Lost World novel. Isla Sorna was said to be powered by geothermal vents—could this island be similarly self-sustaining?
5. The 10,000 Volt Fence Returns
An abandoned factory surrounded by an electric fence features a sign that reads: “Danger, 10,000 Volts.” This is almost identical to the fencing seen in Jurassic Park (1993). Whether this facility was meant to contain dinosaurs—or something else entirely—remains to be seen.
6. InGen’s Presence Lingers
The next scene takes us inside what appears to be an abandoned research facility, which is later revealed to be the research facility for the original park. The structure is in a state of decay, much like the remnants of InGen’s operations seen in The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III. Dimly lit cells line the hallways, bathed in an eerie amber glow.
7. A familiar typography
Kincaid (Mahershala Ali) is shown standing near a sign that reads “Laboratory 03”, styled with an InGen-style blue dash on the left. The text underneath is too blurry to read, but it suggests that the now-defunct company still has remnants scattered across the world.
8. Preserved Velociraptor
A dimly lit scene features a preserved Velociraptor specimen in a glass tank. The design looks near identical to the sleek, scaly 1993 Velociraptors from Jurassic Park. Are we seeing a specimen from the original park, or a new dinosaur that intentionally resembles the past?
9. Hybrid dinosaur embryos?
Loomis stares at a capsule-like pod containing a small preserved creature. Its exact species is unclear, but its unusual form suggests it could be a hybrid experiment or a failed genetic creation.
10. A new look for Quetzalcoatlus
We see Loomis and Zora at the Quetzalcoatlus’ nest, located inside an ancient temple. The massive pterosaur has a completely new design, distinct from the one last seen in Jurassic World: Dominion (2022).
11. Return of the Raptors
We get a brief look at the feet of a Raptor, it’s not specified whether this will be a Velociraptor or another species. Many fans hope for a feathered version of the Velociraptor, but we’ll have to wait and see for a full view of the creature to see if this raptor continues the design set by the Jurassic Park franchise or if they’ll incorporate some scientific elements to this version?
12. A Jurassic Park-inspired vehicle?
A vehicle speeds through a barrier. While its identity remains unclear, its paint job seems to echo the red-and-grey color scheme of the original Jurassic Park Jeeps.
13. The Return of the Dilophosaurus and a look at the River Adventure Ride
The fan-favorite Dilophosaurus is back! While it retains its iconic frill, the frill’s color pattern is different from both its 1993 debut and its Jurassic World: Dominion appearance. The trailer doesn’t clarify if this is a new breed or simply artistic liberty.
In the background, a sleek, futuristic boat can be spotted, possibly the one used in a high-speed river chase sequence inspired by a similar event in Crichton’s novel.
14. A Jurassic Park IV Connection? The Hybrid Dinosaur
One of the most ominous shots in the trailer features a gigantic, muscular hybrid dinosaur with elongated arms and claws emerging in a holding cell. While we don’t yet know its name, the design bears a striking resemblance to early concept art for Jurassic Park IV, back when the script involved human-dinosaur hybrids trained as weapons. Could Rebirth be revisiting elements of that scrapped idea?
It’s also worth pointing out that the set design and overall feeling of the InGen facilities throughout the trailer evoke the aesthetic of classic sci-fi films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Alien. Clearly a new direction for the franchise.
15. The New T. rex Design – A Soft Reboot?
A roaring T. rex appears, but it’s not the same Rexy we know. This one features a zebra-like striped pattern on its back, marking a significant departure from previous versions. Given the shift in dinosaur designs throughout the trailer, could this indicate a new approach to Jurassic’s creature aesthetics? Mattel released a T. rex figure with similar stripes for their 2023 Dino Trackers line.
16. The Climactic Spinosaurus & Mosasaurus Standoff
The trailer’s final moments feature three Spinosaurus and a Mosasaurus surrounding the crew’s boat. While the Spinosaurus remains one of the franchise’s most controversial dinosaurs, its return hints at a major role in the film.
Toy leaks have already suggested a Hammond Collection Spinosaurus is on the way—but will it resemble the Jurassic Park III design or this new Rebirth version? Fans have been waiting years for an articulated, high-quality Spino figure, so all eyes are on this reveal.
17. What Does “Rebirth” Actually Mean?
As the Jurassic World: Rebirth logo appears, one lingering question remains: what does “Rebirth” signify? Is it a fresh start for the franchise? Is it a “rebirth” of how dinosaurs are designed, moving towards modern science? Or does it refer to something more sinister—perhaps the rebirth of dinosaurs in a way never seen before?
Whatever the case, Rebirth is clearly setting up a bold new direction for Jurassic World, and we can’t wait to see where it leads.
What Did We Miss?
With so much packed into the trailer, there are undoubtedly more hidden details waiting to be uncovered. Did you spot anything we didn’t mention? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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