Written by Anne Hathaway is having a blast after starring in back-to-back movies this year, and her latest science fiction survival flick, The End of Oak Street, is getting a lot of praise from the critics. As per Rotten Tomatoes, it currently sits with an 85% critics’ approval rating while audiences gave it a 70% score (as of August 14, 2026).
Just when you think dinosaur movies are already extinct—pun intended—here comes a new era reminding viewers why they are timeless classics. Proof of that is how The End of Oak Street surprisingly beat every Jurassic Park sequel in terms of ratings. Check out the table below:
Movie TitleYear ReleasedRotten Tomatoes (As of August 14, 2026)Jurassic Park199391% | 91%Jurassic World201572% | 78%The Lost World: Jurassic Park199757% | 52%Jurassic World Rebirth202550% | 70%Jurassic Park III200149% | 37%Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom201847% | 48%Jurassic World Dominion202228% | 77%
Only the original movie remained top tier in delivering sheer horror and amazement, with the sequels and reboots failing to capture what made the Steven Spielberg franchise a beloved masterpiece.
The End of Oak Street Is Reviving Fans’ Love For Dinosaur Films
The End of Oak Street evidently taps into the same sense of wonder that made Jurassic Park a cultural phenomenon. Released in 1993, Spielberg’s film series changed the way audiences viewed dinosaurs on screen, combining groundbreaking visual effects, animatronic creatures, and a suspenseful story about humans facing animals that once ruled the Earth. The End of Oak Street carries some of that influence forward, reminding audiences why the idea of seeing dinosaurs brought realistically to life remains so thrilling.
The film’s positive critical response could mean things are looking good for the franchise since the dinosaur genre has faced the challenge of keeping audiences interested after years of sequels and familiar storylines. It seems like The End of Oak Street has found a way to make the formula feel exciting again rather than simply repeating what came before.
It is safe to say that Hathaway’s new dinosaur movie is a testament to people’s unwavering fascination for T. rexes, raptors, and other prehistoric creatures. The continuing popularity of these films comes from more than nostalgia; it shows our curiosity about a world that existed millions of years before humanity.
By leveraging the wonder, suspense, and adventure associated with Jurassic Park, The End of Oak Street gives longtime fans another reason to reconnect with dinosaur cinema while introducing the same excitement to newer audiences.
Anne Hathaway’s New Movie Is The Perfect Summer Flick—Here’s Why
Anne Hathaway in The End of Oak Street / Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Hathaway is more than excited for fans to watch her latest film, which she claims is the perfect choice for a summer movie. Praising director David Robert Mitchell, the actress also reveals via LRM Online how it’s an original concept:
I think it’s amazing. I think it’s like a perfect summer movie. And now that I look back at the process of getting it there, I feel like I got to learn a lot from it because we weren’t making something that was prepackaged because it was coming kind of straight from David’s imagination. And it feels really cool to be a part of something original.
On top of that, it also offers a breezy escape that appeals to viewers looking for something fun rather than overly heavy or complicated. It’s definitely something you can call the ultimate popcorn film, perfect for summer plans and late-night theater trips, which guarantees a post-movie conversation about the most memorable scenes.
The future of the franchise will be determined by its overall performance after its theatrical run. If it succeeds with both ratings and box-office numbers, it could mark the beginning of a new and more confident chapter for dinosaur films, keeping the roar of the franchise alive for another generation.
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The End of Oak Street is now showing in theaters.
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