Directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1997, The Lost World: Jurassic Park is the sequel to the blockbuster based on the novels by Michael Crichton. Blending adventure, suspense, and scientific inquiry, this installment expands the universe introduced in Jurassic Park, following a new expedition led by Dr. Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum. The film will be available on Netflix from March 31, 2026.
Four years after the events at John Hammond's theme park, a second island—Isla Sorna—is revealed. A secret location where the dinosaurs were raised before their transfer, it is now left to its own devices and populated by autonomous prehistoric creatures. Initially reluctant, Ian Malcolm agrees to go when he learns that his partner, Sarah Harding, is part of the team sent there. He is unaware that a second group, motivated by commercial objectives, is also preparing to land on the island.
The story focuses on the consequences of the initial scientific project and the opposition between two visions: the study and preservation of a unique ecosystem versus its economic exploitation. The characters' survival quickly becomes the priority in an environment where the natural balance is beyond human control. Internal tensions, rivalries between expeditions, and the dangers posed by giant creatures punctuate the film's progression.
The second installment in the saga, the film is a direct continuation of the first, while adopting a darker tone. Steven Spielberg develops an approach focused on the ethical issues of genetics and the confrontation between humans and an environment they no longer control. The plot also introduces a more political dimension, driven by the antagonism between scientists and industrialists. The filmmaker draws on the technological advances of the time to bring the creatures to life, combining digital and animatronic effects supervised by Stan Winston.
The cast includes Jeff Goldblum in a more assertive leading role, alongside Julianne Moore, Richard Attenborough, and Pete Postlethwaite. Spielberg also cast Vince Vaughn, who made a name for himself after his appearance in Swingers. The film illustrates the director's desire to combine spectacle and realism, with natural settings, complex action scenes, and the creation of iconic sequences, such as the T-Rex attack in an urban area.
The film is aimed at adventure and science fiction fans, but also at viewers interested in stories of scientific expeditions and works focused on extreme ecosystems. It is part of a lineage of films in which exploration and natural dangers take center stage, in the spirit of productions such as Kong: Skull Island or classic adventure films.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Movie | 1997
Released in theaters: October 22, 1997
Available on Netflix starting from March 31, 2026
Adventure, fantasy | Duration: 129 minutes
Directed by Steven Spielberg | Featuring Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Pete Postlethwaite
Original title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Country: United States
With spectacular action scenes, reflections on the legacy of the first park, and the expansion of a now cult universe, The Lost World: Jurassic Park remains a major chapter in the franchise. Its arrival on Prime Video allows us to revisit a work that combines adventure, tension, and striking visual innovations, while raising new questions about the relationship between science, nature, and commercial exploitation.
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