Jurassic Park Card Game and Ride Set for Late 2026 Releases
The Jurassic Park Trading Card Game launches in English on November 20, 2026, while Universal Orlando's Jurassic Park River Adventure ride reopening is delayed to December 17, 2026.
The Jurassic Park Trading Card Game will receive its official English-language release in the United States on November 20, 2026. This marks the first time American fans can easily access the game after its initial launch in South Korea over a year ago. GTS Distribution will handle the U.S. release, introducing four initial products to the market.
The upcoming release will feature two starter sets, a base set, and an expansion. Both starter decks include 75 cards, a playmat, and a rulebook. The game incorporates categories of cards including Dinosaurs, Characters, Events, and Areas, and features a straightforward ruleset involving deploying dinosaurs and using resources to activate abilities. Its artwork celebrates iconic dinosaurs from across the franchise. Fans have been importing Korean-language cards while waiting for this official edition, and the game has already seen multiple new card sets and organized competitions in its original market. Various tabletop retailers have already listed the upcoming products.
Initial Product Lineup
The initial English release consists of four distinct products. The starter sets are designed to introduce players to the game, while the base and expansion sets provide more cards for collection and play.
| Product Name | Type | Card Details |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Set 1: When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth | Starter Set | 75 cards, playmat, rulebook |
| Starter Set 2: The Gate Is Open | Starter Set | 75 cards, playmat, rulebook |
| Base Set 1: Outland Predator | Base Set | 101 base cards, 24 parallel variants |
| Expansion Set 1: Raptor Strike | Expansion Set | 57 base cards, 11 parallel variants |
Booster packs contain six cards each, with 24 packs included in a display box. The initial lineup was described as "A New Territory. A New Adventure."
Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopening Delayed
Universal Orlando’s Jurassic Park River Adventure ride will now reopen on December 17, 2026. This represents a 27-day delay from its originally announced reopening date of November 20, 2026. The ride closed for refurbishment on January 5, 2026, in what was described as a nearly year-long closure.
No official reason for the longer closure or date change was provided by Universal. The company's website lists the ride as temporarily closed due to scheduled maintenance. Aerial photos show track replacement and new roofing work are underway at the attraction. The ride is part of the Jurassic Park area at Islands of Adventure, which also includes the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Pteranodon Flyers, Camp Jurassic playground, the Jurassic Park Discovery Center, and the Raptor Encounter.
This is the second version of the ride; the original opened at Universal Studios Hollywood in 1996 and was later revamped in 2018 to become Jurassic World: The Ride. A third version opened at Universal Studios Japan in 2001. The date change is currently the only confirmed update, with no indication of further changes to the ride experience. The report advises guests to check Universal's website closer to their travel dates for the most current status. The Jurassic Park River Adventure is set to reopen on December 17, 2026, eight days before Christmas, following track replacement and roofing work.
