The question, “When does Jumanji 3 come out?” finally has an answer as some crucial information has been released regarding the upcoming entry in the Jumanji movie franchise. The Jumanji movie franchise has proven to be a surprisingly successful one. You might not have guessed it based on the 52% on Rotten Tomatoes of the 1995 original starring Robin Williams, but Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle earned $963 billion at the box office (via BoxOfficeMojo) and the sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, earned $802 million (via BoxOfficeMojo).
While each of these movies is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s book of the same name, the two most recent movies are considered a separate storyline. They’re not reboots, but they’re not direct sequels, either. The connective tissue comes from the game itself, which has magically turned into a video game in the more recent movies. So the next film in line is actually the fourth film in the Jumanji franchise, but it’s more like Jumanji 3, considering it will be a direct sequel of The Next Level, and there’s been some exciting news about the film.
Jumanji 3 Latest News
Jumanji 3 Has A Release Date
The latest news for Jumanji 3 came in October 2026 when it was announced that Jumanji 3 would head to theaters on December 11, 2026 (via Variety). The film is from Columbia Pictures and is expected to screen in IMAX and other premium large formats.
Jumanji 3 Confirmed
Jumanji 3 Was Teased In 2020
Jumanji 3 has been officially confirmed, though it’s been a long journey to get there. In March 2020, Jumanji: The Next Level director said (via FlickeringMyth),
“We’re having the earliest discussions.”
The film’s production was then postponed due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (via Collider). In 2021, there was some good news, and producer Hiram Garcia said they had their pitch ready for Jumanji 3 (via ComicBook). It wasn’t until March 2023 that some real news arrived, with Kevin Hart saying that Jumanji 3 would be the last in the series (via Variety). The October 2024 announcement was a welcome surprise after a lot of silence from the filmmakers.
Jumanji 3 Release Date
Jumanji 3 Will Release In Theaters
Jumanji 3 will be released in theaters on December 11, 2025. The lucrative December release window has already been successful for the franchise, with both Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level releasing in December of their respective years.
Jumanji 3 Cast
The Main Cast Should Be Returning
At the moment, no cast members have been confirmed, but it’s expected that the franchise stars will be back for Jumanji 3. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Dr. Xander “Smolder” Bravestone, Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse, Kevin Hart as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar, and Jack Black as Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon should all be back for the film. The real-life versions of these characters are also expected to return, meaning Alex Wolff as Spencer Gilpin, Ser’Darius Blain as Anthony Johnson, Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker, and Morgan Turner as Martha Kaply should all be back.
Jumanji 3‘s Cast & Characters | |
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Actor | Role |
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson | Dr. Xander “Smolder” Bravestone |
Karen Gillan | Ruby Roundhouse |
Kevin Hart | Franklin “Mouse” Finbar |
Jack Black | Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon |
Alex Wolff | Spencer Gilpin |
Ser’Darius Blain | Anthony Johnson |
Madison Iseman | Bethany Walker |
Morgan Turner | Martha Kaply |
Jumanji 3 Story Details
Jurgen The Brutal Could Return
At the moment, there are no story details available for Jumanji 3. However, Jumanji: The Next Level had a mid-credits scene that showed animals escaping the game and causing havoc in the real world. It’s possible that this could mean the video game characters could escape as well, and the avatars could join up with their human players. Dwayne Johnson also hinted that Jurgen the Brutal (Rory McCann) was an avatar, so his backstory could be further explored in Jumanji 3 (via DigitalSpy).
Jumanji
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Chris Van Allsburg
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Jumanji
Summary
The Jumanji franchise originated with the 1995 fantasy adventure film about a magical board game that unleashes real-life jungle dangers into the world. The franchise was revived in 2017 with a modern twist, transforming the game into a video game that traps its players inside an adventurous jungle world. The series blends action, comedy, and fantasy, attracting a broad audience and becoming a major box office success.