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"'Ooh, ah,' that's how it always starts. But then later there's running and screaming."
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Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is an animated series, and a direct sequel to Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. Like its predecessor, the series is created by DreamWorks Animation, and aired exclusively on Netflix. The first season was released on May 24, 2024,[2] the second season was released on October 17, 2024, and the third season was released on April 3, 2025.[3] On March 3, 2025, at the New York Toy Fair 2025, a fourth season was confirmed to be coming sometime after the release of Jurassic World: Rebirth.[1]
Premise[]
Plot Synopsis[]
Season 1[]
"Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of "The Nublar Six" are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own."[4]
Season 2[]
"With the Nublar Five stowed away on a dinosaur-filled cargo ship headed to parts unknown, their mission to find who is after them sets them on a collision course with the mysterious Broker. Unaware that Brooklynn is alive, the discovery of her whereabouts will call into question everything they thought they knew about each other.[5]
Season 3[]
"The Nublar Five crash land into adventure as they encounter old (and new) friends, face off against even more lethal dinosaur threats, and deal with the fallout of Brooklynn’s stunning rejection of them. All the while Brooklynn’s inner turmoil continues to grow as she is drawn deeper into the Broker’s criminal web of dinosaur trafficking and espionage."[3]
Season 4[]
TBC
Characters and Cast[]
Episodes[]
Season 1[]
The Camp Cretaceous gang comes together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.
| Number | Summary | Episode title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Years after escaping the dangers of Isla Nublar, Darius and friends are living among dinosaurs again — all while processing a devastating loss. | Aftershock | May 24, 2024 |
| 2 | A frightening chase fuels Ben's theory that the Nublar Six are being hunted... but by whom? Darius agrees to go to Texas. | Rest Stop | May 24, 2024 |
| 3 | Uninvited guests disrupt a happy reunion on Sammy's ranch. A mysterious map contains a cryptic clue from Brooklynn — but what does it mean? | Down on the Ranch | May 24, 2024 |
| 4 | The crew arrives in Colorado to warn Kenji, who's still punishing Darius about the past. Sammy and Ben leave the group to go look for Yaz. | Brothers | May 24, 2024 |
| 5 | Ben and Sammy make a pit stop for snacks at King Dino's Prehistoric Playland. Kenji confronts his father, who gives him an ultimatum. | Halfway Home | May 24, 2024 |
| 6 | A surprised Yaz welcomes Sammy and Ben to a protected island and gives them a tour. But is it really a "dinosaur-free zone" — or too good to be true? | Free Fall | May 24, 2024 |
| 7 | It's a night of revelations for Kenji and Darius when a mysterious stranger tells them everything he knows. Meanwhile for the others, it's sink or swim. | That Night | May 24, 2024 |
| 8 | Ben, Yaz and Sammy search for answers at the DPW — and find an old friend. Darius and Kenji make a shocking discovery on Brooklynn's phone. | The Drop | May 24, 2024 |
| 9 | Following trucks through foggy weather, the friends arrive at a warehouse packed with dinosaurs. It's a huge operation... but who's behind it? | Into the Fog | May 24, 2024 |
| 10 | Confusion, chaos — and a deadly confrontation. The Camp Fam's so close to solving the mystery. But first, they'll have to fight for their lives. | The End of the Beginning | May 24, 2024 |
Season 2[]
| Number | Summary | Episode Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stowed away aboard a ship stacked with dinosaurs, the Camp Cretaceous crew stays hidden from danger — until stormy weather forces a change in plans. | Batten Down the Hatches | October 17, 2024 |
| 2 | On dry land, the gang meets a family of farmers with unusual livestock. But where in the world could they be? Ben searches for signal to confirm a hunch. | The Marooned Five | October 17, 2024 |
| 3 | A series of flashbacks reveals what happened in the days leading up to Brooklynn's violent attack — and the events that occurred immediately after. | C13v3rGr186 | October 17, 2024 |
| 4 | Brooklynn goes undercover to gather important intel about the broker. Back in Senegal, Aminata and Darius urge Zayna out of her comfort zone. | The Adjustment | October 17, 2024 |
| 5 | Zayna leads her new friends upriver through unsettling waters. After weeks of tracking her target in Dubai, Brooklynn comes face to face with danger. | Troubled Waters | October 17, 2024 |
| 6 | Kenji's behavior sparks concern when the friends run into trouble on the river. Brooklynn's ready to do whatever it takes to keep the Camp Fam safe. | Up the River | October 17, 2024 |
| 7 | The friends are forced to turn back in the dark of night when they realize they've left Yaz behind... but she's definitely not alone. | All Night Long | October 17, 2024 |
| 8 | The Camp Fam follows a hidden river bend to a chicken farm crawling with secrets. Separated from the group, Ben and Kenji look for Bumpy's egg. | Lab Partners: Part 1 | October 17, 2024 |
| 9 | Familiar events play out from a different perspective as Brooklynn makes moves to protect her friends from inside the belly of the beast. | Lab Partners: Part 2 | October 17, 2024 |
| 10 | Broken trust. Betrayal. Disbelief. Emotions run high for the Nublar Six as they reunite under extraordinary circumstances. But where will they go from here? | Reunion | October 17, 2024 |
Season 3[]
| Number | Summary | Episode Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still reeling from the shock of seeing Brooklynn, Darius and the gang encounter a familiar face who may offer answers — or put the group in more danger. | Excess Baggage | April 3, 2025 |
| 2 | After landing in Italy, Ben leads the way to a safe location. Darius tries to distract Kenji from worrying about Bumpy's egg. | Villa Paradiso | April 3, 2025 |
| 3 | Brooklynn and Santos head to Malta to meet their new partner. Back in Italy, the friends investigate the origins of a mysterious feather. | The Queen's Court | April 3, 2025 |
| 4 | With a dinosaur on the loose, the Camp Fam crew pulls together to find it. Elsewhere, Santos wonders whether her allies can be trusted. | Fire in the Piazza | April 3, 2025 |
| 5 | While Brooklynn looks for friends in Malta's black market, a divided Camp Fam debates whether to track her down — or stay behind. | Boiling Over | April 3, 2025 |
| 6 | The gang breaks into groups to pull off a complicated mission. A run-in at the catacombs leaves Brooklynn questioning her goals… and her methods. | Undercover | April 3, 2025 |
| 7 | It's time to pick a side. Brooklynn turns to old friends to help take Santos down. Meanwhile, a roadblock puts some of the others in serious danger. | Decisions, Decisions... | April 3, 2025 |
| 8 | While Ben, Darius and Yaz wait for backup, Sammy, Kenji and Gia follow a trail of feathers back toward town. Brooklynn makes an unusual alliance. | No Escape | April 3, 2025 |
| 9 | Split up and battling separate dangers, the Nublar Six rush to complete their mission and set things right. The trickiest part? Staying alive. | Active Pursuit | April 3, 2025 |
| 10 | Dinosaur chaos hits the streets of Malta, sending everyone into survival mode. In the end, a deadly standoff has fateful consequences. | Morituri Te Salutant | April 3, 2025 |
Season 4[]
List of Prehistoric Creatures in the Show[]
See: Category:Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Animals
Physically Appeared[]
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Referenced Only[]
- Apatosaurus (DPW Logo)
- Anchiornis (mentioned)
- Archaeopteryx (book)
- Cattle
- Bessie (mentioned only)
- Bessie's Calf (mentioned only)
- Carnotaurus
- Toro (mentioned and flashback)
- Indominus rex (mentioned and flashback)
- Mosasaurus (mentioned)
- Protoceratops (mentioned)
- Scorpios rex (mentioned and flashback)
- Sinornithosaurus (mentioned)
- Timurlengia (Gia's phone number nickname)
- Tyrannosaurus rex
- Rexy (mentioned and intro only)
- Velociraptor
- Beta (indirectly mentioned)
- Yutyrannus (mentioned)
Cut/Scrapped Only[]
- Anurognathus[6]
- Atrociraptor
- Unnamed Fifth and Sixth Atrociraptors[7]
- Bajadasaurus
- Deinonychus
- Ouranosaurus (Though sounds can be heard in the warehouse)
- Troodon[6]
Production[]
Development[]
As Camp Cretaceous finished production, executives at DreamWorks Animation Television and Netflix were interested in developing a follow-up. While Camp Cretaceous showrunner Scott Kreamer initially turned down the offer, he decided to work on a second series after he and co-showrunner Aaron Hammersley were given "an early rundown" of the film Jurassic World Dominion (2022), which inspired him to create a direct sequel starring older versions of the Camp Cretaceous cast in the vein of the later Harry Potter films. After deciding to work on the series, they reunited with story editor Bethany Armstrong Johnson to conceive the story for the series.
In November 2023, at Netflix's Geeked Week virtual event, the follow up titled Jurassic World: Chaos Theory was announced. In June 2024, Netflix announced a second season of the series. In December 2024, season 3 was confirmed by What's on Netflix.
Writing[]
The series is takes place shortly before the events of Jurassic World Dominion. Kreamer was intrigued by the world depicted in the film, in which dinosaurs have established themselves on the mainland, and wanted to explore "what does that look like for an everyday person?" The producers also wanted to emphasize the characters now being older and "at that uncertain age where one is trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in the world," while facing their trauma, the proliferation of dinosaurs on the mainland, and a recent loss. The writers also made the show a conspiracy thriller in contrast to the more adventurous tone of Camp Cretaceous.
The series starts with the assumed death of Brooklynn, which the showrunners wrote into the story in response to criticism that Camp Cretaceous didn't put its main characters in enough danger. The series introduces holographic immersion technology that serves as "a great way to expose people to their fears [of dinosaurs] without having to face them up close and personal". The main intention of including this aspect was to explore Yaz's post-traumatic stress disorder from her time on Isla Nublar and how she copes with it as dinosaurs enter the mainland. The showrunners also established Yaz as having studied psychology because they liked the idea of her using the immersion technology to "help herself and others".
Casting[]
In November 2023, alongside the announcement of the series, Paul-Mikél Williams was confirmed to reprise his role from Camp Cretaceous as Darius Bowman. In March 2024, it was announced that Sean Giambrone would reprise his role as Ben Pincus. In April, it was announced that Raini Rodriguez and Kausar Mohammed would be reprising their roles as Sammy Gutierrez and Yasmina "Yaz" Fadoula respectively, with Darren Barnet replacing Ryan Potter as Kenji Kon. The showrunners originally wanted Jenna Ortega to reprise her role as Brooklynn, but she was unable to commit due to scheduling issues and was replaced by Kiersten Kelly.
Animation[]
Animation services were provided by CGCG in Taipei, Taiwan. Production on a single episode took place over 17 months, with 12 weeks of animation. Visual inspirations for the series include conspiracy thrillers such as The Parallax View and All the President's Men, seeking to "evoke a similar uneasy vibe, putting the main characters at a disadvantage as they try to figure out what's coming next before it's too late".
Marketing[]
The series' viral marketing campaign began in late September 2023, when multiple figures from a new toy line from Captivz were revealed at a New York City toy fair.
Trivia[]
- The series shares its name with the season 2 finale of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and this title name is inspired by expertise of Ian Malcolm.
- Giganotosaurus, an unnamed baby Velociraptor, and a red Ankylosaurus were all seen numerous times in the series' marketing, and it is unknown if they will make an appearance in future seasons.
- The series is confirmed to take place in the events leading up to Jurassic World: Dominion.
Gallery[]
Posters[]
Videos[]
Images[]
Books[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NerdNewsToday, (March 3, 2025). "Jurassic World Toys at Toy Fair 2025" YouTube. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ↑ Pugh, Chris (March 28, 2024). New ‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Teaser Trailer Roars Online; Show Premiers May 24th! Jurassic Outpost. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Moore, Kasey (March 3, 2025). "‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Season 3 Sets April 2025 Netflix Return" What's on Netflix. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ↑ Jurassic Outpost, (March 29, 2024). The plot synopsis for Jurassic World: Chaos Theory 🦖 Youtube. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ↑ Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah (July 29, 2024). "Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 2 Teaser Trailer Features A Scene The Lost World Was Always Missing" Screen Rant. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 DakoofTacos, (May 27, 2024). "Magma Studio art jam round 2 w/ some of the Chaos Theory storyboard team - Thank you so much to everyone who's watched our show.🥰 - Artists: @neunhofferart, Jiedi Chen, @KngstrJosh, @botsandmagic, & me" Twitter/X. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ↑ Roberts, Brandon (June 8, 2024). "Jurassic World: Chaos Theory - Key Frame - Shipping Yard Chaos" ArtStation. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
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