Krabi, Thailand — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has swapped her crown for a safari hat, captivating fans with her action-packed appearance in a promotional trailer for the latest Jurassic World film, Rebirth.
In an Instagram post on July 3, the beauty queen and singer-actress shared a teaser video of her starring in the Jurassic World: Rebirth commercial, filmed in the stunning landscape of Krabi, Thailand. The trailer features Gray in full adventure gear, sprinting across grasslands as if being chased by ferocious dinosaurs.
A cinematic close-up captures Gray’s awe-struck expression, setting the stage for a heart-pounding sequence that transitions to a dramatic river scene. In a rubber boat with three companions, Gray is startled by a massive dinosaur emerging from the water, leading to a frantic attempt to row away—only to have the boat flip over.
“Here it is!!” Gray wrote in her caption. “So what’s the verdict? Did I become a Dino-snack?”
She encouraged fans to catch the film, which officially hit cinemas on July 3.
Behind the Scenes: A Jurassic Dream Come True
Hours before the trailer’s release, Gray posted behind-the-scenes clips and photos from the shoot, including scenes of her riding a boat and monitoring footage of her running through the grasslands.
“Easily one of the coolest experiences I’ve had,” she captioned. “Filming to be edited into the trailers of the new #JurassicWorldRebirth. Each of us was given the opportunity to create two trailers and I had so much fun—although, I feel like I give off energy of the characters who get eaten by the dinosaurs first.”
Fellow beauty queens were quick to praise Gray’s performance. Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza commented, “This is awesome!!!” Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2016 Nicole Cordoves added, “This is SO COOL.” Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios and Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo also chimed in with heart-eyed emojis and red hearts, while drag artist Marina Summers declared that Gray is “in her actress era.”
What is Jurassic World: Rebirth?
Rebirth is a standalone sequel to 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion and the fourth film in the Jurassic World series—making it the seventh installment in the Jurassic Park franchise overall.
Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and penned by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, the film features an all-star cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein.
Set five years after Dominion, Rebirth explores a world where dinosaurs are confined to isolated equatorial zones. Within these lush habitats roam three colossal species—one from land, one from sea, and one from air—whose DNA holds the potential to revolutionize human medicine.
