The director spoke to Business Insider about the hourslong phone calls with Steven Spielberg and why he'll never make another "Star Wars" movie.

That Jurassic World Rebirth is the seventh film in a franchise started by Steven Spielberg should make at least one thing obvious. The film’s existence alone is a tribute to the iconic director. And while previous iterations have honored the filmmaker’s work in other ways, Rebirth takes things to a whole other level.

Jurassic World Rebirth Director Gareth Edwards Reveals His Favorite Scene: "It's Like a Joke!" Director Gareth Edwards has played in the sandbox of many an incredible franchise, including Godzilla, Star Wars, and most recently, Jurassic World Rebirth (in theaters now, click here for tickets).