Ranking the jurassic films by cgi and practical effects
I'll be ranking based on how good the effects look. I will take into account achievements for the films time as well. I will also count how much I like the lighting and aesthetics, and most importantly how good the dinosaur models are
6th- jurassic world dominion. The special effects were horrible for a film made in 2022. Not much else to say, it was a massive step down from the other 2 jw films. The giga model had barely any flesh movement and the third act was way too dark.
5th- jurassic park 3. I think this is because most of the film is shot at day unlike the previous two films which had a large portion set in the night when it is easier to hide Imperfections. However to say that the film came out 8 years after jp and looks considerably worse in most aspects is what puts it here. I also didn't love the dinosaur models other than the spinosaurus, I don't think they spoke to me as much.
4th- the lost world: jurassic park. There isn't much to say about this one. Doesn't look as good as jp1. Wasn't as influential for its time. Can sit just below the middle of the list for that. Doesn't hold up today in some scenes however I do like some of the lighting. Models were probably on part with the first movie.
3rd- jurassic world. Reason i put jw this high is simple. I LOVE the model of the Indominus rex. It's my favourite dinosaur model in the entire franchise and it genuinely feels like they put time and money into its model. I know jurassic world has its flaws when it comes to cgi but I do also like the lighting of some scenes like the motorcycle chase in the jungle. Wasn't the cleanest looking film for it's time and used barely any practical effects but that's enough to put it here.
2nd. Jurrasic park. I know I know I'm going to annoy some people with this one like "why isn't it at first!??". Personally I think although jurassic park was a massive achievement for its time and had some groundbreaking practical and cgi effects some scenes just don't hold up today. Yes there is EPIC moments like the t rex breakout which look amazing even in 2025 but 1993 had its limitations. For example the "welcome to jurassic park scene" is one of my favourites in the entire franchise, but it doesn't hold up as well today. The use of lighting is great however I still don't think it can top first place and I think this movie is the best for practical effects easily. It was close but jp takes 2nd
1st. Jurrasic world fallen kingdom. Hate me all you want but I love fallen kingdom. And one thing I love even more is its effects. Everything in this movie one upped my expectations and previous films in terms of visuals. The lighting in the mansion is absolutely stunning and the indoraptor has a close 2nd in my favourite models after the indominus rex. The models had so much texture and finish it feels like they put care into them. And it does have more practical effects than jp2/3 and jw. Also the aesthetics have to be my favourite in the series, like the shot of the baryonix in the lava tunnel and rexy in front of the volcano. Or my personal favourite is the indoraptor on top of lockwood estate with the moon. I know it has its flaws and may over use effects in some scenes but I was genuinely impressed how fallen kingdom looked, and that's why it's first.
Tldr 6th dominion
5th jp3
4th lost world
3rd jw
2nd jp
1st fallen kingdom.
Please don't comment on how bad my ranking is if you didn't even read it. Thanks!!!
I'll be ranking based on how good the effects look. I will take into account achievements for the films time as well. I will also count how much I like the lighting and aesthetics, and most importantly how good the dinosaur models are
6th- jurassic world dominion. The special effects were horrible for a film made in 2022. Not much else to say, it was a massive step down from the other 2 jw films. The giga model had barely any flesh movement and the third act was way too dark.
5th- jurassic park 3. I think this is because most of the film is shot at day unlike the previous two films which had a large portion set in the night when it is easier to hide Imperfections. However to say that the film came out 8 years after jp and looks considerably worse in most aspects is what puts it here. I also didn't love the dinosaur models other than the spinosaurus, I don't think they spoke to me as much.
4th- the lost world: jurassic park. There isn't much to say about this one. Doesn't look as good as jp1. Wasn't as influential for its time. Can sit just below the middle of the list for that. Doesn't hold up today in some scenes however I do like some of the lighting. Models were probably on part with the first movie.
3rd- jurassic world. Reason i put jw this high is simple. I LOVE the model of the Indominus rex. It's my favourite dinosaur model in the entire franchise and it genuinely feels like they put time and money into its model. I know jurassic world has its flaws when it comes to cgi but I do also like the lighting of some scenes like the motorcycle chase in the jungle. Wasn't the cleanest looking film for it's time and used barely any practical effects but that's enough to put it here.
2nd. Jurrasic park. I know I know I'm going to annoy some people with this one like "why isn't it at first!??". Personally I think although jurassic park was a massive achievement for its time and had some groundbreaking practical and cgi effects some scenes just don't hold up today. Yes there is EPIC moments like the t rex breakout which look amazing even in 2025 but 1993 had its limitations. For example the "welcome to jurassic park scene" is one of my favourites in the entire franchise, but it doesn't hold up as well today. The use of lighting is great however I still don't think it can top first place and I think this movie is the best for practical effects easily. It was close but jp takes 2nd
1st. Jurrasic world fallen kingdom. Hate me all you want but I love fallen kingdom. And one thing I love even more is its effects. Everything in this movie one upped my expectations and previous films in terms of visuals. The lighting in the mansion is absolutely stunning and the indoraptor has a close 2nd in my favourite models after the indominus rex. The models had so much texture and finish it feels like they put care into them. And it does have more practical effects than jp2/3 and jw. Also the aesthetics have to be my favourite in the series, like the shot of the baryonix in the lava tunnel and rexy in front of the volcano. Or my personal favourite is the indoraptor on top of lockwood estate with the moon. I know it has its flaws and may over use effects in some scenes but I was genuinely impressed how fallen kingdom looked, and that's why it's first.
Tldr 6th dominion
5th jp3
4th lost world
3rd jw
2nd jp
1st fallen kingdom.
Please don't comment on how bad my ranking is if you didn't even read it. Thanks!!!