Summary
WithJurassic World 4set for release on August 17, 2025, there is still a whole year to wait before the next installment in the iconic sci-fi film franchise, but luckily, 2024 has provided two amazing dinosaur shows to watch in the meantime.Jurassic World 4is the newest movie in the largerJurassic Parkfranchise, which originated in 1993. Despite its name,Jurassic World 4will not be a continuation of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard’sJurassic Worldtrilogy. Instead, it will be the start of a new era, with a new story and a new cast.
Considering that theJurassic Parkfranchise has been releasing movies fairly consistently since 1993, it is clear that the dinosaur-centric film series is incredibly beloved and successful. Each of its movies is highly anticipated, andJurassic World 4is no different. However, with so much time still left to wait beforeJurassic World 4’srelease, audiences may begin to get antsy for the latest installment. Fortunately, this year has seen a significant influx in dinosaur projects,and there are two specific series that will offerJurassic Parkfans their dinosaur fix.
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2 Dinosaur TV Shows Have Already Released in 2024
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory and Ark: The Animated Series
In 2024,two television series featuring dinosaurs have hit streaming platforms, and they are strong replacements forJurassic World 4.The first series is something of a no-brainer:Jurassic World: Chaos Theory.The animatedJurassic ParkTV series was released in May 2024. Taking place six years after the events ofJurassic World: Camp Cretaceous,the show follows “The Nublar Six” as they uncover a conspiracy that harms the livelihoods of both dinosaurs and humans. Currently streaming on Netflix, this is a worthy installment in theJurassic Parkmovie and TV franchise.
The other series isArk: The Animated Series.Although this show is a wholly separate project not connected toJurassic Park,it still offers engaging dinosaur material. The Paramount+ seriestells the story of Helena Walker, a paleontologist unexpectedly transported to an island of dinosaursand prehistoric creatures.The series shines a spotlight on dinosaurs, but also includes intriguing human storylines and glimpses at prehistoric animals thatJurassic Parkoften overlooks. In this way,Ark: The Animated Seriesis a strong alternative forJurassic Parklovers.
The series shines a spotlight on dinosaurs, but also includes intriguing human storylines and glimpses at prehistoric animals thatJurassic Parkoften overlooks.
Other TV Shows About Dinosaurs
Primeval, Terranova, & Ancient Earth
While 2024 has been a notable year for dinosaur television,Jurassic World: Chaos TheoryandArk: The Animated Seriesare not the only dinosaur TV series out there. Severalshows explore dinosaurs in both fictional and non-fiction settings. For those seeking fiction,some strong candidates include 2007’sPrimevalor its spinoffPrimeval: New World.2011’sTerranovais one of the more recent options, while 1991’sLand of the Lostis a bit more old-school.Jurassic Parkalso offers another series,Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.
There are also various non-fiction series and documentaries.Ancient Earth: Dinosaurs of the Frozen Continentexplores the prehistoric life in the Arctic, whilePrehistoric Planetoffers a wider overview of the life roaming Earth millions of years ago. For more of aJurassic Parkfeel, older series exist, such as 1999’sWalking with Dinosaurs,whilea very recent entry is Netflix’s 2023 seriesLife on Earth.Regardless of the year, each show is bursting with dinosaur content that can hold any viewer over untilJurassic World 4.
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