Scarlett Johansson recently addressed whether her 10-year-old daughter Rose is permitted to watch her latest movie, Jurassic World Rebirth, during a New York premiere on June 23. Sharing insight into her parenting choices, Johansson explained that the newest addition to the Jurassic Park franchise features enough family appeal for younger viewers, highlighting her own excitement for sharing the experience with her children and the focus keyword, Scarlett Johansson Jurassic World Rebirth.
While speaking at the New York event, Johansson discussed trusting her daughter to enjoy the film’s thrilling moments.
“I’ve been talking to some other Jurassic fans and they say this is the scariest one,”
she told Erin Lim Rhodes of E! News,
“but I would let my daughter see it.”
Her perspective emphasizes her confidence in the film’s ability to balance excitement with family-friendly content. She added,
“It’s still appropriate for the family. You just gotta watch it through the crack in your fingers.”
—Scarlett Johansson, Actress
Johansson’s excitement stems from her own childhood memories. The star, who also has a three-year-old son named Cosmo with husband Colin Jost, said that her first encounter with Jurassic Park left a lasting impression.
“When I saw the first Jurassic Park movie, I was 10 years old in the theater and part of the impression it left on me was the jump scares, the laughs, but the terrors for sure,”
she recalled.
“That’s part of what’s so great about Jurassic. It’s thrilling in all ways: visually and also emotionally.”
—Scarlett Johansson, Actress
Creating Family Experiences on Screen and Off
Johansson joined Jurassic World Rebirth with a goal to create a memorable adventure for her children, reminiscent of her own moviegoing experiences. She shared the project with a new cast family including Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend, commenting on the close bonds formed during filming.
“One of the best parts of making a movie is the family that you that you develop while you’re shooting.”
—Scarlett Johansson, Actress
The cast, which also features Frank Marshall, Manuel García-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Gareth Edwards, Bechir Sylvain, Philippine Velge, and Ed Skrein, worked together under intense conditions, especially during challenging shoots in Malta. Temperatures soared to 103°F with high humidity, making even basic tasks physically demanding.
Overcoming Challenges During Production
Johansson described how the actors supported each other while filming under tight schedules and tough weather.
“We didn’t have much time to rehearse on this film,”
she explained,
“so just having the opportunity to spend as much time as we could doing stuff that was enjoyable was important.”
—Scarlett Johansson, Actress
Camaraderie was vital as the team faced scenes shot in harsh environments.
“It helps to have some nice memories to look forward to,”
Johansson quipped, recalling that the group would have cast dinners to relax,
“to daydream about when you’re deep in mangrove water with poisonous snakes.”
—Scarlett Johansson, Actress
Looking Ahead to the Premiere
Jurassic World Rebirth is set to make its theatrical debut on July 2, inviting audiences to experience new adventures with Scarlett Johansson and her castmates. Alongside key players such as Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey, the ensemble promises a movie filled with suspense and moments designed for family enjoyment. Johansson’s enthusiasm for sharing the film with her daughter and son, as well as the supportive bonds with her co-stars, has shaped the new installment into more than just a thrill ride—it stands as a celebration of connection both in front of and behind the camera.
With the New York premiere drawing attention to the cast’s teamwork and the film’s blend of visual and emotional excitement, fans of the Jurassic franchise are poised for an experience that continues the legacy of its predecessors while offering fresh perspectives through the eyes of Scarlett Johansson and her fellow stars.
