Ready to roll the dice again? The legendary world of Jumanji is officially gearing up for its next wild adventure. According to a new report from THR, production on the latest Jumanji movie will kick off this November in Los Angeles — and yes, the beloved team of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan is returning for another round of jungle chaos. Jake Kasdan, who directed the previous two films, is also stepping back into the director’s chair.
But here’s where things get exciting — a few new faces will be joining the adventure. Brittany O’Grady, known for The White Lotus, and Burn Gorman from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice have officially signed on. As for what the story will be this time? That’s still a mystery. The plot is tightly under wraps, but we do know that the screenplay will once again come from the creative duo Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg.
For those who might not remember, Jumanji began as a children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg and later became the beloved 1995 movie starring the late Robin Williams. That original film introduced audiences to the thrilling — and dangerous — concept of a supernatural board game that literally comes to life. Fast forward to 2017, and the franchise took a clever turn with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, where the board game transformed into a video game. The twist? Four teens were sucked into the game’s world, inhabiting the adult avatars played by Johnson, Hart, Black, and Gillan. The result was a blockbuster hit that raked in over $962 million worldwide and spawned the 2019 sequel Jumanji: The Next Level, which also smashed the box office with over $800 million in earnings.
And this is the part most fans can’t believe: Despite that massive success, it’s taken several years for a new sequel to move forward. Producer Hiram Garcia revealed back in 2021 that discussions had already begun. “It’s such a tight-knit family on and off camera,” he shared. “We’ve been working on a big idea for the next one and slowly moving things along. We can’t say much yet, but we’re incredibly excited about where it’s heading.” His comments left fans buzzing with speculation — could this be the most ambitious Jumanji story yet?
Last year, Sony Pictures confirmed that the untitled Jumanji sequel is set to hit theaters on December 11, 2026. That gives the cast and crew plenty of time to craft another big-screen adventure filled with danger, comedy, and heart — the very ingredients that made the rebooted series so wildly popular.
Now here’s a question that might divide fans: Is the franchise still as thrilling as it once was, or has Jumanji already rolled its last great turn? Some say the chemistry of Johnson and Hart guarantees success, while others are ready for the story to evolve in a bold new direction. What do you think — are you excited for another Jumanji or should the game finally be put back in the box?
