The country's popular multiplex chain Star Cineplex is all set to delight Bangladeshi moviegoers with two major Hollywood releases—'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and '28 Years Later'—on July 4 (Friday)

Part of the iconic 'Jurassic Park' franchise, 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' is one of the most talked-about films this summer. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the movie is a standalone sequel to 'Jurassic World Dominion' (2022) and marks the seventh installment in the franchise that began in 1993 with 'Jurassic Park'.

Produced by Universal Pictures with a budget of $180 million, the film stars Scarlett Johansson in the lead role of Dr Zora Bennett, a specialist tasked with collecting DNA from the last remaining dinosaur species. 

The story unfolds five years after the events of Dominion, as Bennett leads a team to a remote island—once home to the original Jurassic Park—where they uncover a long-buried, terrifying secret. The cast also includes Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid and Jonathan Bailey as paleontologist Dr Henry Loomis.

Speaking to Pinkvilla, Johansson described her character as “complex and mission-driven,” adding that Zora is not a typical action heroine but the emotional and strategic center of the film’s narrative.

Meanwhile, horror fans are in for a chilling treat with '28 Years Later', the third installment in the celebrated zombie-thriller franchise that began with '28 Days Later' in 2002. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle, the film has already made a strong impression, grossing $14 million on its opening day in North America.

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Set 28 years after the outbreak of the fictional Rage virus, the story follows 12-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams) who leaves a quarantined survivor village to find treatment for his ailing mother. Along the way, they face terrifying hordes of infected zombies and encounter Dr Kelson, played by Ralph Fiennes, who has managed to survive in hiding for decades. The cast also features Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Notably, the film was shot entirely on iPhones, a creative choice that allowed the crew to film efficiently across rugged terrains in Northumberland. Boyle noted that the flexibility of the device helped them capture eerie, almost prehistoric landscapes that matched the film’s tone.

With action-packed storytelling, gripping performances, and technical innovation, both 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and '28 Years Later' promise an unforgettable cinematic experience for Bangladeshi audiences this weekend.