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Series Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

Carnosaur Collection

The plots involving genetically engineered dinosaurs, unintentionally or illegally let loose to wreak havoc. In the first film, a scientist assists the dinosaurs' comeback and plots to replace humans with a dinosaur super-race. The second and third films involve cloned dinosaurs being released, prompting military or terrorist interventions. The 2001 film introduces animal attacks leading a sheriff and his assistant to uncover a dinosaur cloning project, only to learn the scientist behind it gained foreign backing, prompting a new wave of terror. The 2006 film involves a T-Rex wreaking havoc in a lab before breaking out into Los Angeles due to industry spies. Throughout the films, humans combat these prehistoric reptiles with unexpected results.

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★ 4.3 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Carnosaur Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 13 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 3.7/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 3.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Carnosaur Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Carnosaur 2 standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Carnosaur Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Carnosaur Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Carnosaur

Carnosaur

1993★ 4.2FLOP

After being driven to extinction, great bloodthirsty dinosaurs come back to life with the assistance of a demented genetic scientist. She plans to replace the h...

2
Carnosaur 2

Carnosaur 2

1995★ 4.3FLOP

A team of scientists go to a nuclear mining facility to investigate a possible meltdown and instead find a large amount of cloned dinosaurs....

3
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species

Carnosaur 3: Primal Species

1996★ 3.9FLOP

International terrorists get a surprise when their cargo turns out to contain living dinosaurs. The army commando team now have to think fast, if they want to p...

4
Raptor

Raptor

2001★ 3.8FLOP

When a series of unexplained vicious animal attacks strikes his community, Sheriff Jim Tanner and his assistant Barbara trace them back to a Dr. Hyde, a former ...

5
The Eden Formula

The Eden Formula

2006★ 2.4FLOP

When industry spies break into a top secret lab at Calgorin Industries, they accidentlally let a T-Rex loose, which wreaks havoc into the lab before breaking ou...

Common Questions about Carnosaur Collection

How many movies are in the Carnosaur Collection?

There are currently 5 movies in the Carnosaur Collection, starting from Carnosaur to the latest release, The Eden Formula.

What is the best order to watch the Carnosaur Collection?

The best way to watch the Carnosaur Collection is usually in release order: starting with Carnosaur and ending with The Eden Formula. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Carnosaur Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Carnosaur 2 in this franchise.