Jurassic Park 4 production halted

Just when it was thought that the future of the Jurassic Park franchise was safe, we’re reminded that nothing’s ever really safe in Hollywood. The 3D re-release of Jurassic Park, which has made more than $53m worldwide, was intended to re-integrate the fantastical park that brought dinosaurs back to life into audiences’ memories. However, it’s been recently confirmed that production for the next proper entry into the franchise, the creatively-titled Jurassic Park 4, has been halted.

Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed) was set to take over the director’s chair from Steven Spielberg (Jurassic ParkThe Lost World: Jurassic Park) and Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park III). No other plot details nor casting decisions were revealed (let alone even made). However, the news isn’t completely negative. According to the official statement released by Universal (which you can read below), it seems that the production delay is due to simply wanting to devote more time to the film rather than a lack of faith in Trevorrow. Like all bad news, the initial shock stings, but hopefully it all will be worth it later on. After all, if there’s anything Hollywood needs more of, it’s dinosaurs.

In coordination with filmmakers, Universal has decided to release Jurassic Park 4 at a later date giving the studio and filmmakers adequate time to bring audiences the best possible version of the fourth installment in Universal’s beloved franchise.  We could not be more excited about the vision that Colin Trevorrow has created for this film, and we look forward to watching as he and the producers create another great chapter in this franchise’s storied history.

[via /Film]