Name: Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation
Released: 2022-11-15T00:00:00+00:00
Cast: Paul-Mikél Williams, Sean Giambrone, Kausar Mohammed, Jenna Ortega, Ryan Potter

The storm rages over Isla Nublar, and the camera plunges us into a world where food is scarce and dinosaurs are hungry—your choices will decide if the Camp Fam survives. Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure (2022), directed by Michael Mullen, Leah Artwick, and Eric Elrod, is Netflix‘s latest foray into interactive storytelling, building on the animated series’ established world.

Visually, the film impresses with its stop-motion-inspired dinosaurs, a nod to the franchise’s roots that adds texture and weight to the creatures. The animation team clearly understands the appeal of practical effects, even in a digital space, grounding the fantastical elements in something tangible. The storm sequence is particularly effective, using wind, rain, and lightning to create an atmosphere of urgent chaos.

The interactive format is where Hidden Adventure shines brightest. Unlike many choose-your-own-adventure films that feel gimmicky or rushed, this special embraces its branching narrative with genuine care. The decisions matter—whether it’s splitting up the group to gather supplies or choosing which dino threat to prioritize—and they influence not just survival but character dynamics and emotional beats. The voice cast, led by Paul-Mikél Williams as Darius Bowman and Jenna Ortega as Brooklynn, delivers performances that feel lived-in, making the stakes of each choice resonate.

Where the film falters is in its pacing. Some interactive segments drag, particularly when the same scenarios repeat with minor variations. The storm’s immediacy fades after a while, replaced by a sense of déjà vu as you navigate similar challenges. Additionally, while the branching paths are well-considered, some endings feel unsatisfyingly abrupt, as if the writers couldn’t commit to the darker consequences of failure.

The film’s originality is its greatest strength and its Achilles’ heel. On one hand, it’s refreshing to see an interactive film that treats its audience like active participants rather than passive viewers. On the other, some of the branching paths feel like filler, as if the writers were stretching to justify every possible choice. The genre fit is strong—it’s unmistakably Jurassic World, but with a fresh twist.

Ultimately, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure is a solid entry in the interactive film canon, one that respects its audience’s intelligence and delivers on thrills.