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The central idea of the "Jurassic Park" franchise revolves around the ethically and scientifically controversial revival of dinosaurs through genetic engineering, and the catastrophic consequences that arise when human greed and the pursuit of control clash with the untamed power of nature. Beginning with Michael Crichton's novel, the story presents the vision of John Hammond, a billionaire who creates a theme park filled with living dinosaurs on the isolated Isla Nublar. The concept is based on extracting dinosaur DNA from mosquitoes preserved in amber and filling in the gaps with frog DNA.

This central idea evolves in various ways across different media:

• In Michael Crichton's books ("Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World"): The novels are darker, more technical, and philosophical, heavily focusing on the chaotic nature of systems and humanity's inability to control complexity. Hammond is depicted as more ruthless and careless, while the dinosaurs are smarter and more violent. The books are more gory and emphasize the destruction of the park as an inevitable outcome of human hubris.
• In the films "Jurassic Park" (1993) and "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" (1997): Steven Spielberg's films retain the core idea but transform the story into a more blockbuster-oriented, adventurous thriller. Hammond becomes a more benevolent, though naive, visionary, and the tone is less dark and more family-friendly (especially in the first film), although it still emphasizes "life finds a way."
• In the later films "Jurassic Park III" and the "Jurassic World" series: The franchise shifts more towards the established existence of dinosaurs in the modern world and the consequences of this coexistence. Themes such as the militarization of dinosaurs, the creation of hybrid creatures, and their global spread are introduced, raising questions about the responsibility of genetic engineering and the future of human dominance on the planet.

Throughout the franchise, the core principle remains: nature is unpredictable and impossible to fully control, and human attempts to "play God" inevitably lead to disaster.

The "Jurassic Park" franchise spans novels, films, and animated series. Here's a list of the main works:

Books (by Michael Crichton):

• Jurassic Park (1990): The original novel that started the franchise.
• The Lost World (1995): The sequel to the first novel.

Films (in chronological release order):

• Jurassic Park (1993): The first and most iconic film adaptation, directed by Steven Spielberg.
• The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997): The sequel to the first film, also directed by Steven Spielberg.
• Jurassic Park III (2001): The third film in the original trilogy, directed by Joe Johnston.
• Jurassic World (2015): The revival of the franchise, starting a new trilogy.
• Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018): The sequel to "Jurassic World."
• Battle at Big Rock (2019): A 10-minute short film bridging the gap between "Fallen Kingdom" and "Dominion."
• Jurassic World Dominion (2022): The final film of the "Jurassic World" trilogy, uniting characters from both trilogies.
• Jurassic World Rebirth (2025): An upcoming new film in the franchise.

Animated Television Series:

• Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020-2022): A Netflix animated series set concurrently with the events of "Jurassic World" and its sequels.
• Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024-present): A sequel to "Camp Cretaceous" set after the events of "Dominion."

The "Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic World" films feature a large cast of characters, with some appearing in multiple movies. The main characters and the actors who portray them include:

• Dr. Alan Grant: A renowned paleontologist who initially refuses to endorse Jurassic Park but finds himself trapped during the initial disaster. He later returns to help.
• Portrayed by Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World Dominion).
• Dr. Ellie Sattler: A brilliant paleobotanist and Dr. Grant's colleague. She is logical and brave, often the voice of reason in the group.
• Portrayed by Laura Dern (Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World Dominion).
• Dr. Ian Malcolm: A mathematician specializing in chaos theory. He is skeptical from the outset about the park's concept, warning of the unpredictable consequences of its creation.
• Portrayed by Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World Dominion).
• John Hammond: The visionary billionaire behind InGen and the creator of Jurassic Park. In the first film, he is depicted as a benevolent, though obsessed, dreamer.
• Portrayed by Richard Attenborough (Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park).
• Lex Murphy & Tim Murphy: John Hammond's grandchildren who are at the park during the incident. Lex is a "computer whiz," while Tim is a dinosaur enthusiast.
• Lex: Portrayed by Ariana Richards (Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park).
• Tim: Portrayed by Joseph Mazzello (Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park).
• Dr. Henry Wu: The lead geneticist at InGen responsible for recreating the dinosaurs. His role becomes increasingly significant and ethically ambiguous in the "Jurassic World" films.
• Portrayed by B.D. Wong (Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World Dominion).
• Owen Grady: A former Navy veteran and dinosaur behavior expert, particularly with Velociraptors, at the Jurassic World facility.
• Portrayed by Chris Pratt (Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World Dominion).
• Claire Dearing: The operations manager of Jurassic World, who is initially by-the-book but evolves into a dinosaur rights activist.
• Portrayed by Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World Dominion).
• Maisie Lockwood: The granddaughter of Sir Benjamin Lockwood (Hammond's partner), who is revealed to be a clone, raising new ethical dilemmas.
• Portrayed by Isabella Sermon (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World Dominion).