Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season 4 – New Island, New Rules

🌴 Introduction

🦕 This review is part of the Jurassic World Watch Order 2025 – watch all Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies, Camp Cretaceous, and Chaos Theory in timeline order.

With Camp Cretaceous – Season 4, the show takes a big risk: it removes the kids from the familiar chaos of Isla Nublar and plants them on a new, secret island owned by the mysterious Mantah Corp. It’s a move that both refreshes and complicates the story – with mixed results.

🧭 Story & Characters

The season begins immediately after the escape from Isla Nublar. The kids’ boat ride to freedom is cut short when they're attacked by a new sea threat – and crash-land on another unknown island. This place, however, isn’t wild jungle. It's an advanced research facility with biome domes that simulate different climates: desert, snow, rainforest.

This setting allows for new dinosaur encounters – but also introduces robotic security drones, a new villainous operator, and a surprisingly sci-fi tone. While the show keeps its heart and core cast intact, the shift in style feels less "Jurassic" and more "sci-fi adventure."

Darius continues to show growth as the group’s de facto leader. Yaz, Sammy, Kenji, Brooklynn, and Ben all get their moments, but the show increasingly leans into tech-based dilemmas rather than pure survival. New ethical dilemmas are introduced as the kids learn about dino experiments and data harvesting – a sharp turn from previous themes of nature vs. control.

🦕 Visuals, Sound & Style

The animation continues to impress, especially in the rendering of the new island’s diverse environments. From icy tundras to red deserts, each biome feels visually distinct and well-executed.

Dinosaurs are still the centerpiece, even if they now share screen time with robot dogs and security drones. The contrast between organic and artificial is intentional, but it might not appeal to fans who loved the wild unpredictability of Isla Nublar.

The sound design remains strong, and the score continues to deliver appropriate emotional weight and excitement. The music adapts well to the new sci-fi atmosphere without losing the Jurassic identity completely.

⚖️ Story Strengths & Weaknesses

Let’s be honest – the plot is a stretch. The idea of a high-tech island where biomes and surveillance tech are used to study kids’ reactions to dinosaurs feels far-fetched, even for this franchise. It disconnects the show from the grounded chaos that made earlier seasons so thrilling.

That said, it’s not a total misfire. The writers still know how to craft emotional moments, character arcs, and dino-driven suspense. There are still rescue missions, near-death encounters, and team decisions that build tension and pay off emotionally.

What drags the season down is its inconsistency in tone. One moment the kids are sneaking past robotic sentries, the next they’re having heartfelt campfire chats about trust. It’s a tonal tightrope that doesn’t always land.

👨‍👧‍👦 Our Experience & Recommendation

Watching this season with my daughter sparked a lot of mixed feelings. She enjoyed the new dinosaurs and was fascinated by the biome setup. The robot elements didn’t bother her nearly as much as they did me – she thought they were “cool” and gave the season a futuristic flair.

From a parent’s perspective, I missed the raw tension and survival aspects of Isla Nublar. But I also appreciated that the writers didn’t just rehash old ideas. The attempt to evolve the story shows respect for the audience – even if it doesn't fully work.

We both agreed that the heart of the show still beats strong in the characters. Their bonds, humor, and bravery make the series worth following, even when the setting doesn’t quite deliver.

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