Universal Postpones JURASSIC PARK 4, 21 JUMP STREET Takes Release Date

Universal has officially postponed JURASSIC PARK 4's release, the studio announced today.

The film, written by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES), and directed by Colin Trevorrow, was originally set for a June 13, 2014 release.

"In coordination with filmmakers, Universal has decided to release Jurassic Park 4 at a later date giving the studio and filmmakers adequate time to bring audiences the best possible version of the fourth installment in Universal's beloved franchise", Universal said in a statement. "We could not be more excited about the vision that Colin Trevorrow has created for this film, and we look forward to watching as he and the producers create another great chapter in this franchise's storied history."

Universal did not announce a replacement release date.

Sony wasted no time in scooping up the empty slot: the studio has moved its sequel to 21 JUMP STREET, starring Channing Tatum, to June 13, allowing Michael Bay's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ample room to take over the box office.

Since JURASSIC PARK's release in 1993, Universal's franchise has Gone on to gross over $1 billion internationally, with the last film being released in 2001. To mark the first film's 10-year anniverary Spielberg's original prehistoric masterpiece, JURASSIC PARK, will return to theaters for a limited engagement on April 5, 2013. The film stars Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, Richard Attenborough, Laura Dern, Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards, Wayne Knight, and Samuel L. Jackson.