After four movie appearances across theJurassic Parkfranchise, Jeff Goldblum addresses Ian Malcolm’s future inJurassic World Rebirthand beyond. Helmed byGodzillaandRogue One: A Star Wars Storydirector Gareth Edwards, the fourth installment in the revived franchise and seventh overall movie sees ateam dispatched to recover rare genetic prehistoric material that could lead to life-changing pharmaceutical advancements. The 2025 sequel stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Fried as all-newJurassic World Rebirthcharacters.
With principal photography wrapped onJurassic World Rebirth, Goldblum was asked byTotal Filmabout whether one of the original survivors of the Isla Nublar incident could make one more comeback in the drastically altered world. While the actor made a return inJurassic World Dominion,Goldblum ruled out any further appearances for Ian Malcolm inRebirthand any other future installments, stating that he feels the character has earned his ending.
I think Ian Malcolm may have ridden off into the sunset. Maybe.
Despite this, Goldblum insteadturned his attention to the new additions to the franchise. He looked forward to seeing what Johansson andWickedco-star Bailey would bring to the franchise.
Because this next one — my friend, Scarlett Johansson, and my new friend, Jonathan Bailey from ‘Wicked,’ I think, are taking up the reins. And I can’t wait to see what they do. I think that’s a good idea.
What Goldblum’s Comments Tell Us AboutThe Jurassic WorldFranchise’s Future
Jurassic World RebirthWill Kick Off A New Era With New Leads
With Goldblum ruling out any future appearances in theJurassic Worldfranchise,Jurassic World Dominionwill be viewed as the final send-off for his character. In the movie, Malcolm turns on his current employers at Biosyn after uncovering a conspiracy to corner the market on the world’s food supply, testifying against the company in the movie’s closing moments.
Jurassic World 4 Title Explained: What “Rebirth” Reveals About The Story
The Jurassic World 4 title has been confirmed to be Jurassic World Rebirth, and that choice reveals several new details about the story and franchise.
Furthermore, despite their reappearance inDominion,Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and BD Wong have not been confirmedto return.As such,Jurassic World Rebirthseems to take a page out of the firstJurassic Worldmovie and focus on new characters to kickstart a new era for the franchise.
Our Thoughts On Jeff Goldblum’sJurassic WorldDeparture
The Character Was An Instant Hit With Viewers
Dr. Ian Malcolm left a clear impact on the franchise when the movie debuted in 1993. Alongside delivering several of the movie’s most memorable lines, Goldblum’s portrayal as the mathematician is an incredibly charismatic performance that has kept viewers demanding more of the character. As such, it’s disappointing that Malcolm may have taken a bow from the franchise. However, with Goldblum offering plenty of praise for the cast ofJurassic World Rebirth, it is clear that the actor is optimistic about the franchise’s future.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Cast
Jurassic World Rebirth, set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, sees covert operations expert Zora Bennett guiding a team to obtain dinosaur genetic material. Their mission collides with a stranded family on a perilous island, uncovering a long-buried secret.
