The name of the hybrid dinosaur in Jurassic World is Indominus rex. However, during the early stages of production, the creature had a few different names. One of these names was “Malasaurus,” as mentioned in the storyboard by David Lowery. Another variation of the name was “Malusaurus.”
Interestingly, the creature was also given the nickname “Diabolus rex” or “D. rex” by the visual effects team at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). This was not the official name of the dinosaur but rather a temporary moniker used within the production. It’s not uncommon for films to have working titles or nicknames for characters or creatures during the creative process before settling on a final name.
ILM, being responsible for bringing the Indominus rex to life through visual effects, used the name “Diabolus rex” as a way to refer to the hybrid before its official name was decided. This nickname emphasizes the monstrous and fearsome nature of the creature, as “diabolus” is Latin for “devil” or “demon.”
It’s worth noting that the name “Indominus rex” was ultimately chosen as the official name for the hybrid dinosaur in the film. This name reflects the creature’s unique and dominant characteristics, as “indominus” can be interpreted as “untamable” or “unconquerable” in Latin, while “rex” means “king” or “ruler.”
The official name of the hybrid dinosaur in Jurassic World is Indominus rex. However, during the production process, it had temporary names such as “Malasaurus” and “Malusaurus.” The nickname “Diabolus rex” or “D. rex” was also used by the visual effects team before the final name was decided.