Discover Jenna Ortega's early role as Brooklynn in Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. Join six teens fighting for survival among dinosaurs in this thrilling an...
- March 4, 2026
AceShowbiz - Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous features a captivating animated adventure starring Jenna Ortega as one of the main characters. Before she became widely recognized for her live-action roles, Ortega lent her voice to the character Brooklynn, a pink-haired influencer, from 2020 to 2022 in this dinosaur-filled show.
The series centers on six young dinosaur enthusiasts who attend a camp on Isla Nublar, the same island home to the iconic Jurassic World theme park. What begins as an exciting camp retreat quickly turns dangerous, as the group finds themselves fighting for survival against roaming dinosaurs and other human threats with questionable motives.
Spanning five seasons, the show may not rank among the all-time best animated series, but it is praised for its thrilling dinosaur action and storylines. The voice cast is packed with notable talent. While Ortega is the most prominent name among the leads, recurring roles are voiced by actors such as Glen Powell, Jameela Jamil, Stephanie Beatriz, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Bradley Whitford, and even Bill Nye, who brings his scientific expertise to the series.
As a companion piece to Colin Trevorrow’s live-action "Jurassic World" films, Camp Cretaceous explores the adventures of the young cast—Brooklynn (voiced by Jenna Ortega), Darius, Ben, Yaz, Sammy, and Kenji—who become stranded on Isla Nublar. The animated series delves into events that run parallel to the film storylines, offering a fresh perspective on the franchise’s universe.
Looking ahead, the sequel series titled "Jurassic World: Chaos Theory" resumes the story in 2024 during the era of "Jurassic World: Dominion." However, the role of Brooklynn will be recast with Kiersten Kelly taking over the character’s voice.
One of the strengths of Camp Cretaceous is its ability to showcase an impressive array of prehistoric creatures. The show features beloved dinosaurs from the films, including the trained velociraptor pack and the fearsome Indominus Rex, alongside unique creations like the deadly, misshapen Scorpios Rex.
The series benefits from the extended runtime of television, allowing it to develop the setting and characters in greater depth than the films typically can. With five seasons under its belt, Camp Cretaceous takes full advantage of its talented voice cast and combines engaging storytelling with the franchise’s trademark action sequences. This blend has earned it critical acclaim and established it as arguably the best sequel to the "Jurassic Park" saga.