New Jumanji Movie Scheduled for Release in 2026 - MovieMaker Magazine

      The Jumanji reboot series has proven to be a significant financial success for Sony Pictures, with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level generating over $1.5 billion collectively. In the current era of franchise expansions and sequels, the existence of a third installment for the rebooted series was always a foregone conclusion.

      This has now been officially announced, with a release date set for December 2026. All the main stars are returning, but not much information has been revealed about the storyline.

      **Jumanji Continues to Thrive in Popular Culture**

      The latest Jumanji films have capitalized on what was already one of the leading entertainment franchises of recent years, serving as a model of effective marketing for other offerings. In addition to the beloved films, there is a wealth of associated content in various media, which has further enhanced the cinematic experience. For instance, shortly after Welcome to the Jungle premiered in 2017, Jumanji: The Mobile Game became available on portable devices. Additionally, there was a virtual reality experience titled Jumanji: The VR Adventure and a console game called Jumanji: The Video Game.

      Jumanji’s presence extends into the iGaming industry as well, indicating its ongoing impact across diverse entertainment sectors. For example, Jumanji: The Bonus Level Live is among the most popular games at Betano live casino, alongside other game show-inspired titles like Pig Champions and Busted or Bailed.

      **The Next Installment May Focus on Rory McCann’s Character**

      The two Jumanji reboot movies have skillfully balanced innovation with nostalgia. Viewers desire to see familiar elements from the earlier films, but also crave new surprises that keep them engaged. The third film will face greater challenges in this regard, though there are some hints about potential storylines.

      Director Jake Kasdan has shared insights regarding the next movie in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. He mentioned that the time taken after the last Jumanji release has afforded him the opportunity to think creatively about what a new Jumanji film could entail.

      **Key Actors Have Confirmed Their Returns**

      The success of the Jumanji reboot series can be largely attributed to its impressive ensemble cast, particularly Dwayne Johnson as the primary draw. Fortunately, a recent report from Vocal indicates that Johnson considers Jumanji his main franchise and is not ready to part ways with it yet.

      Kevin Hart has also confirmed his participation in the upcoming film but speculated that it may be the concluding installment of the series. While this might be true, there's always the potential for future spinoffs in both film and television.

      With the release of the next Jumanji movie less than two years away, it is likely that more details will be revealed soon. It will be fascinating to observe the direction the next installment takes.