As beloved as the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World saga is, it still features noticeable continuity errors. Some slip by on first viewing, but others stand out to eagle-eyed fans like me who've rewatched these films countless times.
In 1993, Steven Spielberg directed Jurassic Park, one of cinema's biggest hits. More than a blockbuster, it defined a generation with groundbreaking effects, an effective script adapting Michael Crichton's novel, relentless tension, and standout performances from Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum—earning it a place among the all-time greats. The Jurassic World trilogy revived the franchise commercially, though purists remain divided. Still, across the five films, glaring continuity issues persist.
This film is a near-perfect masterpiece, from script to action. Yet, close inspection reveals errors. First, a subtle one at John Hammond's introduction: Alan Grant opens the trailer door one way in the initial shot, the opposite in the next—clearly different sets.
Next, the kids' yellow Jeep, stuck at the T-Rex enclosure. Lawyer Gennaro flees, leaving the door open. It magically closes as the dinosaur nears, then reopens without explanation.
Third, shortly after: Lex and Alan climb from a deep ditch, but moments earlier, the T-Rex emerged from it onto level ground. Where did the chasm appear from?
Less acclaimed than the original, The Lost World opens with a head-scratcher. Ian Malcolm's daughter Kelly examines a map in a van, spotting the "Las Cinco Muertes" archipelago. Later, on a fishing boat, the captain refuses to go there, and the team acts surprised by the name—despite it being on public maps.
A baffling sequence kicks off the film: Eric and Ben's boat is attacked offshore, leaving no bodies. Marine dinosaurs? Impossible. Pterosaurs? They'd be visible flying off. This early goof sets a questionable tone.
The first Jurassic World revived the franchise successfully, though its script felt familiar and effects less revolutionary. Still, errors abound. During the Pteranodon attack, a man flees—still clutching his cocktails.
Next, the Indominus Rex assaults the kids' sphere, which conveniently spins around to save them from its jaws.
Also, as InGen arrives, commandos shoot a Pteranodon heading toward the island—instead of away, as it should.
Often the least favored entry, with shaky camerawork, plot-driven choices, and uneven horror tones leading to errors. The Mosasaurus lagoon hugs the sea here, unlike its inland spot in the prior film.
In the manor auction house, the Indoraptor devours a guard in seconds—leaving zero blood, a far cry from the original's grit.
Here's hoping Jurassic World: Dominion avoids such slip-ups!
