'It's how I would imagine I would react if I saw a real-life giant dinosaur': What Jurassic World Rebirth's scientific advisor thinks of the movie
Live ScienceTuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:54:33 PM
The new Jurassic World Rebirth film is storming into theaters, and Live Science sat down with paleontologist Steve Brusatte, who served as the movie’s scientific advisor, to get his take. Brusatte shares his excitement, admitting that even as an expert, the film’s dinosaur scenes still gave him that awe-struck, "what if this were real?" feeling. He also dishes on balancing scientific accuracy with Hollywood spectacle—because, let’s be honest, nobody wants a T. rex that’s too realistic if it ruins the fun.
Editor’s Note: Big-budget dinosaur movies are a summer staple, but having a real paleontologist weigh in adds a fun layer of credibility (and a bit of nerd credibility too). Brusatte’s enthusiasm reminds us that even scientists can geek out over Hollywood magic—while quietly forgiving a few inaccuracies for the sake of a good thrill. It’s a lighthearted peek behind the scenes of how blockbusters try—or don’t try—to get the science right.
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