The Hollywood Reporter (via SFFGazette.com) has revealed that Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards has exited the sequel due to "creative differences" with Universal Pictures. Plot details for the Jurassic World Rebirth sequel are being kept under wraps, and there's no word on what these "creative differences" entailed. In a brief statement, the studio said, "We had an incredible experience working with Gareth on Jurassic World Rebirth." Interestingly, the filmmaker alluded to Universal's creative interference while promoting Jurassic World Rebirth. The Jurassic World Rebirth sequel will be the franchise's eighth instalment, and the plan right now is for it to begin shooting next year.