That Jurassic World Rebirth is the seventh film in a franchise started by Steven Spielberg should make at least one thing obvious. The film’s existence alone is a tribute to the iconic director. And while previous iterations have honored the filmmaker’s work in other ways, Rebirth takes things to a whole other level.

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Jurassic World Rebirth Director Gareth Edwards Reveals His Favorite Scene: "It's Like a Joke!" Director Gareth Edwards has played in the sandbox of many an incredible franchise, including Godzilla, Star Wars, and most recently, Jurassic World Rebirth (in theaters now, click here for tickets).