Jurassic Park Officially Switches Genres In One Month

Published Oct 27, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT Nicholas Becher is a gaming journalist with an MFA in Creative Writing from FAU. With extensive experience playing video games, he covers all forms of gaming content at Screen Rant, from breaking news to the latest fan theories. Most-played games range from Clair Obscur to Civ to Elden Ring to Halo 2 and beyond. Ever since the original Jurassic Park film roared into theaters back in 1993, the franchise has occupied a unique place in pop culture, and is still considered the gold standard of dinosaur cinema. Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel revolutionized visual effects and launched a multimedia phenomenon that continues to captivate audiences more than three decades later. From the original trilogy to the Jurassic World era, the franchise has evolved significantly, though at the moment, it's hard to say what's in store in the years ahead or how the IP can reinvent itself. Despite earning more than $869 million worldwide, 2025's Jurassic World Rebirth received mixed reviews, raising questions about where the series could go next. Those concerns were compounded when director Gareth Edwards departed the planned sequel over creative differences, leaving the franchise searching for a new filmmaker. Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Bayona has reportedly emerged as a potential replacement, leaving fans feeling uncertain about what's next. Fortunately, we won't have to wait for another blockbuster to see the franchise reinvent itself. This November, an officially licensed new release promises a surprising genre switch, taking Jurassic Park in an entirely different direction (via X). While Jurassic Park is widely hailed for its blockbuster films, the franchise's next major release is taking things in an entirely different direction: on to the tabletop for a new(ish) trading card game. On November 20, 2026, the officially licensed Jurassic Park Trading Card Game will make its English-language debut in the United States, giving fans an entirely new way to experience the franchise's prehistoric world. That said, this isn't a completely new game, as it was developed by South Korea's Young Cha Company in collaboration with Universal, originally launching in Korea in July 2025. The strategy card game is built around the franchise's iconic dinosaurs, familiar characters, and various locations from across the series, not just Isla Nublar. Its development also involved Ryo Shinomoto, a veteran card game designer whose previous credits include the One Piece and Dragon Ball Super card games. One of the biggest highlights of the upcoming English release is the starter sets, which include When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth and The Gate Is Open, the game's second official starter deck, designated ST-02. Designed as an accessible entry point for newcomers, the set includes 75 cards, consisting of 44 Dinosaur Cards, 16 Event Cards, three Character Cards, and 12 Area Cards. It also includes a playmat and rulebook, providing everything needed to get started. Interestingly, the original Korean version features recognizable characters such as Dr. Alan Grant, Ian Malcolm, and Robert Muldoon, alongside creatures including Spinosaurus, Velociraptor, and Allosaurus. While the artwork alone makes the cards an enticing collector's item, the game itself is designed similar to popular titles like Pokemin or Magic, where players can build decks, deploy dinos, and engage in strategic battles. Dinosaur Cards form the backbone of combat, while Character and Event Cards introduce additional abilities and tactical opportunities. Area Cards, meanwhile, provide resources necessary to play other cards, similar to mana or Energy cards. The November launch will also introduce two other products, the Outland Predator base set, and the Raptor Strike expansion. The latter two introduce 101 and 57 base card types, respectively, alongside additional parallel variants for collectors. With the starter sets listed for approximately $19.99 at some retailers, the upcoming release offers a relatively affordable entry point into the franchise's latest tabletop venture. More importantly, it's an exciting opportunity for Jurassic Park to reach an entirely different audience while giving longtime fans another way to celebrate the series. Movie(s) Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World Dominion, Jurassic World Rebirth TV Show(s) Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Video Game(s) Jurassic Park (1993), Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis (2003), Jurassic Park: The Game, Jurassic World: The Game (2015), LEGO Jurassic World, Jurassic World Evolution, Jurassic World Evolution 2 First Film Jurassic Park