Many viewers found the 2-hour-and-27-minute theatrical runtime uneven, with a "convoluted" story that lacked a coherent narrative. Which Version to Watch?

Runs 14 minutes longer (161 minutes) and includes an opening prologue set in the Cretaceous period, along with additional character beats.

The film holds a 34% critic rating , making it the lowest-rated entry in the entire franchise.

The film is praised for its high-quality CGI and practical effects, featuring "scientifically accurate" feathered dinosaurs for the first time. Notable action set pieces, such as a high-speed chase in Malta, were highlighted as positives.