History YMMV / JurassicWorldDominion

** Rexy’s role is surprisingly short despite her and her species being one of the most iconic animals of the franchise (and popular culture in general). Her arc of competing against the ''Giganotosaurus'' for the title of apex predator of the Dolomites only amounts to two scenes, those being one where the Giga bullies her into dropping a deer carcass she was picking and [[spoiler:a rather short final battle]], and that’s all she does for the entire movie. It feels like she was included because she’s so emblematic that they just couldn’t not include her in the climax of the saga despite her scarce role.

* EvilIsSexy: Soyona Santos is impeccably dressed and pumps her heels with every step she takes. She's also a dangerous, competent animal trafficking queenpin. Being played by Creator/DichenLachman certainly helps.

** They're on a date/what a cute couple![[labelnote:Explanation]]From the first trailer continuing to the film's release, a common joke was the ''Allosaurus'' and ''Carnotaurus'' that escape in Malta (who despite being apex predators, simply wander around attacking people and never each other, even unintentionally working together on a kill) were actually a couple having a scenic Matla date.[[/labelnote]]

* CompleteMonster: [[CorruptCorporateExecutive Dr. Lewis Dodgson]], debuting in the [[Film/JurassicPark very first film]], proves to be [[HumansAreTheRealMonsters much more destructive than any of the dinosaurs]]. Having been a member of [=InGen=]'s competitor Biosyn for decades, Dodgson's attempt to sabotage the rival company involves him having Dennis Nedry mess with the controls of the park so Nedry can make off with embryos while everyone else is put in mortal jeopardy--even Nedry himself. Years after the fact, Dodgson eventually becomes the CEO of Biosyn, and [[spoiler:not only does he have an involvement in the BlackMarket dinosaur trade, he also has Dr. Henry Wu genetically mutate [[BigCreepyCrawlies locusts]] designed to attack and eat the crops of all his competitors to force humanity to either buy his own food sources or suffer extinction by malnourishment. Even when all that goes wrong, Dodgson tries to wipe out those who opposed him and flee with the embryos he has left, intending to continue his immoral desire for scientific superiority over everything and everyone]].

** Despite being the only returning antagonist of the franchise, Lewis Dodgson ends up being underwhelming. While [[spoiler:the Biosyn locusts]] are indeed a threat, Dodgson himself comes across as a bumbling, idiotic character who is unable to command respect in others, doesn’t even have the means to force others into obeying him (while [[Film/JurassicWorld Hoskins]] and [[Film/JurassicWorldFallenKingdom Mills]] had trained men and mercenaries to pose a menace, Dodgson’s biggest threat is [[spoiler:firing Malcolm, and when Ramsay reveals he betrayed him, Dodgson can only sheepishly stare in disbelief, realizing he was indeed betrayed]]), and his plans get foiled surprisingly quickly due to a combination of the main characters' actions and his own idiocy.

** Did Rexy somehow remember her ancestor's death during the fight with ''Giganotosaurus''? Also, did she actually die for a moment, [[PowerOfHate with this memory triggering her to wake up.]]

** Despite his return to the franchise after years of absence, Lewis Dodgson’s role regarding the continuity of the series is non-existent. Nothing about [[GreaterScopeVillain his involvement via Nedry in the first Jurassic Park]] is mentioned (despite the fact three of the survivors of said incident interact with him through the movie), nor is his connection to Nedry himself revealed (being only hinted by showing the shaving cream can he gave Nedry to introduce the dinosaur embryos and [[spoiler:Dodgson being eaten by ''Dilophosaurus'' like Nedry]]), with his rivalry with [=InGen=] never alluded to at all. In fact, you could have Dodgson be a brand new character and the difference would have been minimal. It's ''very subtly'' implied in the film that through Wu, he potentially had a hand in the things both [[Film/JurassicWorld Hoskins]] and [[Film/JurassicWorldFallenKingdom Mills]] did though (i.e. "little side projects"), which would make him not just the GreaterScopeVillain of the film film, but the whole series too.

* When Lewis Dodgson realizes his plans are falling apart during the climax, he throws a [[VillainousBreakdown temper tantrum and starts beating up a chair]]. Many people have found this tantrum to be rather silly looking thanks to his frantic arm movements making him look like he is trying to dance.

** Despite being the only returning antagonist of the franchise, Lewis Dodgson ends up being underwhelming. While [[spoiler:the Biosyn locusts]] are indeed a threat, Dodgson himself comes across as a bumbling, idiotic character who is unable to command respect in others, doesn’t even have the means to force others into obeying him (while [[Film/JurassicWorld Hoskins]] and [[Film/JurassicWorldFallenKingdom Mills]] had trained men and mercenaries to pose a menace, Dodgson’s biggest threat is [[spoiler:firing Malcolm, and when Ramsay reveals he betrayed him, Dodgson can only sheepishly stare in disbelief, realizing he was indeed betrayed]]), and his plans get foiled surprisingly quickly due to a combination of the main characters' actions and his own idiocy. And Nedry in the first film [[{{Foreshadowing}} was not at all intimidated by him.]]

** After being the only dinosaurs from the original to not appear in the flesh since, the ''Dilophosaurus'' finally make a return. [[spoiler: They even get to kill off the BigBad much like how they killed Nedry in the first movie.]]

** For all the hype its return to the franchise got, the ''Dilophosaurus'' barely does anything other than scaring Claire. [[spoiler: It does, however, have a much more important scene at the end where it kills Dodgson, evoking his associate Nedry’s demise in the first film]].
** Many fans were disappointed that the ''Oviraptor'' did not appear in the movie. The ''Oviraptor'' only appears in the prologue of ''Dominion'', there was a scene in the dinosaur black market where there would be a fight between an ''Oviraptor'' and Kayla's ''Lystrosaurus'' named "Leonard" and Leonard would end up winning. But scene was cut from the movie and only appears in the ''Dominion'' novelization.

* UnintentionallySympathetic: The ''Giganotosaurus'', [[spoiler: whose death is seen by some viewers as needlessly cruel and unnecessary compared to the ''Indominus rex'' and ''Indoraptor''. Unlike the latter two, it rarely acts aggressive towards the main characters, and its initial interaction with Rexy amounts to little more than a short argument over food. Nevertheless, its rather gruesome death is framed as something heroic.]]

* JustHereForGodzilla: It's likely a large number of viewers watched the film less because they thought the plot with the bugs or Maisie's kidnapping were particularly enrapturing, but more because it shows new prehistoric animal species like ''Therizinosaurus'', ''Giganotosaurus'', and ''Quetzalcoatlus'' in a ''Jurassic Park'' film, or that it has Ian, Ellie, and Alan together again in starring roles.

** A number of viewers were turned off by this sequel's sudden un-foreshadowed swerve into Biosyn's plot to cause a worldwide famine via genetically modified super locusts as part of a villainous plot to secure a global monopoly on food crops because it comes absolutely out of nowhere, in part due to Biosyn being a complete non-presence in the last four films, the sudden shift from dinosaurs to ''locusts'' as the main threat of all things, the story's total irrelevance to the set up of the prior two ''Jurassic World'' about weaponizing dinosaurs and dinosaurs becoming invasive species, and the giant prehistoric locusts being a [[ArtisticLicensePaleontology completely fictional, made-up animal]].

* DesignatedVillain: The ''Giganotosaurus'' is built up as being the new villain dinosaur of the film in the vein of the ''Indominus'' and ''Indoraptor'' of the previous ''Jurassic World'' films, and the ''Spinosaurus'' from ''Film/JurassicParkIII'', with the director even comparing it to ''the Joker'' in an interview. However, in the film it doesn't act particularly aggressive compared to any of the other animals, averting the usual KillAllHumans and SuperPersistentPredator attitude usually present in antagonist dinosaurs, first being shown peacefully sleeping, bullying the ''Tyrannosaurus'' away from a meal without a drawn-out fight, and deciding a group of humans aren't worthwhile prey after meeting sufficient retaliation. Nonetheless, [[spoiler:it gets the obligatory climactic fight at the end and a brutally violent death befitting a villain]]. Aside from the one that kills the ''T. rex'' in the prologue (which isn't in the final film), and eating two [[spoiler:flaming]] locusts, it has absolutely no kills in the film.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Is the lowest rated film in the entire franchise on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB.

** The ''Giganotosaurus'' can be this for some. Despite its role as the apex predator of the Biosyn’s Dolomites dinosaur sanctuary, it does very little other than chase the main characters briefly and then [[spoiler:having a rather short final battle against Rexy and the ''Therizinosaurus'']]. Compared with previous antagonistic theropods (the [[Film/JurassicPark Nublar raptors]], the [[Film/JurassicParkIII Spinosaurus]] and the [[Film/JurassicWorld Indominus]] felt like a constant threat through their movies, and the [[Film/JurassicWorldFallenKingdom Indoraptor]] offers a rather chilling climatic battle), the Giga overall feels lacking. In fact, unlike the others, [[spoiler:it doesn’t even kill anything (human or animal), except for a locust on fire]].

* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: Dr. Wu, despite the fact that he genuinely regrets creating the locusts for Dodgeson and is the one to destroy them, he never shows any regret over his role in creating and mistreating both the ''Indominus rex'' and ''Indoraptor''. This led to the deaths of dozens of humans and dinosaurs alike. Also, [[spoiler:he left six teenagers to die on Isla Nublar without ever telling anyone they were still alive in the third season of [[WesternAnimation/JurassicWorldCampCretaceous Camp Cretaceous]]]].

* AuthorsSavingThrow:
** A growing number of fans have expressed discontent with the series for having scaly dinosaurs (particularly raptors) due to the GrandfatherClause, despite the fact that there is now copious amounts of evidence that many dinosaur species had feathers. Here, ''Pyroraptor'', ''Moros'', and ''Therizinosaurus'' all have feathers, and their varying extents of covering are plausible considering what they're like in real life (''Pyroraptor'' has a full covering on its back alongside wings, even if it is a bit nude compared to reality, ''Therizinosaurus'' has a coat on its back but is otherwise unfeathered due to its size, while ''Moros'' has fuzz all over its body).
** The hybrids of the previous two films received a lukewarm reception from die-hard fans, because they were glorified movie monsters and not real dinosaurs. In ''Dominion'', hybrids are ignored in favour of the ''Giganotosaurus'', who [[NeverTrustATrailer despite marketing]] clearly does act much more within the bounds of the other dinosaurs. The distaste towards hybrids even gets a nod in the film as it's stated that customers of Biosyn prefer "thoroughbreds" rather than mixed-and-matched animals.
** After complaints that Blue was getting far too much focus in [[Film/JurassicWorld the previous]] two [[Film/JurassicWorldFallenKingdom films of the trilogy]], this film dials her way back, making her more of a cameo so that other dinos can shine.
** The ''Stegosaurus'' in the previous ''Jurassic World'' installments received some flack due to having an outdated low-hanging tail and lacking a beak. This film does away with these inaccuracies, making it resemble more like the real animal and the ones in ''Film/TheLostWorldJurassicPark''.
** [[spoiler:Alan and Ellie get back together at the end of the film, satisfying those who weren't happy with Ellie being revealed to have married someone else prior to the events of ''Film/JurassicParkIII''.]]
** Ian and Ellie get a much bigger role after being DemotedToExtra in their respective last appearances.
** The film brings back Creator/OmarSy as Barry and briefly references what happened to Lowery and Vivian, after their noticeable absence from the last film.
** After being the only dinosaurs from the original to not appear in the flesh since, the ''Dilophosaurus'' finally make a return. [[spoiler: They even get to kill off the BigBad much like how they killed Nedry in the first movie.]]
** Maisie Lockwood gets a lot of criticism from fans due to her decision to release the dinosaurs into the wild in the climax of the previous movie. This movie at least alleviates the issue by explaining that there are various other dinosaurs already loose on the mainland even before Maisie released the ones under Lockwood Manor, with underworld smugglers working for criminals or Biosyn smuggling dinosaurs from Isla Sorna for years, and the implication that some geneticists have been creating new dinosaurs for their shady customers. Maisie’s action, while still controversial, is only a part of an already present issue: that various morally-questionable factions can already get their hands on dinosaurs or create their own, meaning that it was only a matter of time before they all got loose on the mainland and integrated into the modern society and ecosystem regardless of what Maisie did.

* Sequelitis: Is the lowest rated film in the franchise on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB.

* EvilIsSexy: Soyona Santos is impeccably dressed and pumps her heels with every step she takes. She's also a dangerous, competent animal trafficking queenpin.

*** The ''Pyroraptor'' gained many followers and fans, as this raptor is the first to be feathered in the franchise, eschewing both the RaptorAttack and GoofyFeatheredDinosaur tropes, and becoming more of a FeatheredFiend. This feathered dromaeosaur has scientifically correct feathers and a rather striking and sleek design for a feathered raptor.

** [[spoiler:After squaring up against both opponents individually, the ''Giganotosaurus'' is killed after Rexy rams it onto the claws of the ''Therizinosaurus''. Some were expecting a more drawn out melee akin to the fourth film's climax, although to be fair, Rexy's fight with the ''Indominus'' was also pretty [[CurbStompBattle one-sided]] without Blue or the ''Mosasaurus'']].
** Despite being the only returning antagonist of the franchise, Lewis Dodgson ends up being underwhelming. While [[spoiler:the Biosyn locusts]] are indeed a threat, Dodgson himself comes across as a bumbling, idiotic character who is unable to command respect in others, doesn’t even have the means to force others into obeying him (while [[Film/JurassicWorld Hoskins]] and [[Film/JurassicWorldFallenKingdom Mills]] had trained men and mercenaries to pose a menace, Dodgson’s biggest threat is [[spoiler:firing Malcolm, and when Ramsay reveals he betrayed him, Dodgson can only sheepishly stare in disbelief, realizing he was indeed betrayed]]), and his plans get foiled surprisingly quickly due to a combination of the main characters’ actions and his own idiocy. And Nedry in the first film [[{{Foreshadowing}} was not at all intimidated by him.]]
* AssPull:
** A number of viewers were turned off by this sequel's sudden un-foreshadowed swerve into [=BioSyn's=] plot to cause a worldwide famine via genetically modified super locusts as part of a villainous plot to secure a global monopoly on food crops because it comes absolutely out of nowhere, in part due to [=BioSyn=] being a complete non-presence in the last four films, the sudden shift from dinosaurs to ''locusts'' as the main threat of all things, the story's total irrelevance to the set up of the prior two ''Jurassic World'' about weaponizing dinosaurs and dinosaurs becoming invasive species, and the giant prehistoric locusts being a [[ArtisticLicensePaleontology completely fictional, made-up animal]].

* DesignatedVillain: The ''Giganotosaurus'' is built up as being the new villain dinosaur of the film in the vein of the ''Indominus'' and ''Indoraptor'' of the previous ''Jurassic World'' films, and the ''Spinosaurus'' from ''Film/JurassicParkIII'', with the director even comparing it to ''the Joker'' in an interview. However, in the film it doesn't act particularly aggressive compared to any of the other animals, averting the usual KillAllHumans and SuperPersistentPredator attitude usually present in antagonist dinosaurs, first being shown peacefully sleeping, bullying the ''Tyrannosaurus'' away from a meal without a drawn-out fight, and deciding a group of humans aren't worthwhile prey after meeting sufficient retaliation. Nonetheless, [[spoiler:it gets the obligatory climactic fight at the end and a brutally violent death befitting a villain.]] Aside from the one that kills the ''T. rex'' in the prologue (which isn't in the final film), and eating two [[spoiler: flaming]] locusts, it has absolutely no kills in the film.

** Rexinald.[[labelnote:Explanation]]A trend before the trailer which mocked the amount of background information revealed by the ViralMarketing by insisting Rexy had died off screen and the Tyrannosaurus in the film was a young male dubbed Rexinald.[[/labelnote]]

** Despite his return to the franchise after years of absence, Lewis Dodgson’s role regarding the continuity of the series is non-existent. Nothing about [[GreaterScopeVillain his involvement via Nedry in the first Jurassic Park]] is mentioned (despite the fact three of the survivors of said incident interact with him through the movie), nor is his connection to Nedry himself revealed (being only hinted by showing the shaving cream can he gave Nedry to introduce the dinosaur embryos and [[spoiler:Dodgson being eaten by ''Dilophosaurus'' like Nedry]]), with his rivalry with [=InGen=] never alluded to at all. In fact, you could have Dodgson be a brand new character and the difference would have been minimal. It's ''very subtly'' implied in the film that through Wu, he potentially had a hand in the things both [[Film/JurassicWorld Hoskins]] and [[Film/JurassicWorldFallenKingdom Mills]] did though (i.e. "little side projects"), which would make him not just the GSV of the film film, but the whole series too.

%%Please do not add any Broken Base, Base Breaking Characters, Contested Sequel, The Scrappy, Never Live It Down, Sequelitis or Overshadowed By Controversy entries until at least six months after the release date (December 10, 2022).
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* BrokenBase: Fans have had mixed reactions regarding the design of the ''Giganotosaurus''. Some people are not fond of its RuleOfScary characteristics and think it looks too different from its real life counterpart, especially considering ''VideoGame/JurassicWorldEvolution'' had a more accurate design for its ''Giganotosaurus'' before ''Dominion''came out. Other fans appreciate its design for looking very distinct from the ''Tyrannosaurus'' and like how it has some visual similarities to the ''Indominus'' (supplementally material states ''Giganotosaurus'' DNA was used in the hybrid’s conception).