The film written by original Jurassic Park scribeDavid Koepphas been searching for the right director to take the lead.

It was said that Leitch wanted more creative input than the timeline would allow.

Hes also familiar with directing creatures, thanks to 2014s Godzilla and his 2010 debut, Monsters.

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The as-yet-untitled upcoming Jurassic World film is set for release July 2, 2025.

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