How Thailand is related to Scarlett Johansson-Jonathan Bailey starrer Jurassic World Rebirth franchise?

According to reports published in Forbes, Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise, opened on July 2 and has already grossed more than $318 million worldwide. From the lush landscapes of Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Trang in Jurassic World: Rebirth to real dinosaur fossils across Thailand—discover where cinema meets prehistory.

_Jurassic World: Rebirth_ smashed records at the North-American box-office by minting $91.5 million in its debut. And with this, superstar Scarlett Johansson has made history.

Johansson is one of the most successful and iconic actresses across the globe. She was named as the highest-paid actress of Hollywood back in 2018 and 2019 and has featured multiple times in the Forbes Celebrity 100 List.

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Why Thailand?

With dramatic coastlines, towering limestone peaks, and dense jungle, the filmmakers didn’t need to fabricate a setting—the terrain delivered it all and such was the beauty of the film. Starting from the thick forest to the coastlines and the Fossil sites in Khon Kaen, Kalasin, and Chaiyaphum that remains over 100 million years old.

No wonder after scouting various locations around the world, the crew finally decided on the gorgeous, otherworldly landscapes of Krabi in Thailand.

According to a report  the team was originally looking for various locations around the world. The producers considered several destinations — from the Dominican Republic and Mauritius to Panama and Costa Rica. In the end, they landed on Krabi, where director Gareth Edwards had previously filmed The Creator in 2023. To build the film’s world, the crew blended Thailand’s real landscapes with sets constructed in Malta, New York City, and London.

A look at the places in Thailand where the scenic movie was shot:

Karbi

Krabi International Airport has frequent connections from Bangkok. Filming sites can be reached by car or organised tour, with many clustered within national parks or coastal zones. Travellers can step directly into the cinematic world of Jurassic World: Rebirth—no green screen required.

According to reports, Krabi’s raw beauty—towering cliffs, rainforests, waterfalls, and caves—set the stage for Jurassic World: Rebirth. But it’s more than a movie set. Fossils found in Krabi’s Khlong Min Formation include Jurassic amber and a sauropod vertebra, making this lush province a true link between cinematic fantasy and ancient reality.

Phang-Nga – Karst Islands and Coastal Majesty

Phang-Nga brought grandeur to Jurassic World: Rebirth, with limestone cliffs and emerald waters forming a natural backdrop for the film’s dinosaur-inhabited island world.

Trang – Remote Islands and Golden Light

Trang added a quieter, more secluded tone to Jurassic World: Rebirth, with unspoilt islands evoking a lost-world paradise filled with ancient mystery.

WATCH the trailer of Jurassic World Rebirth  here: 

(With inputs from agencies)