Sony Pictures has released the first official look at Jumanji 3, confirming that Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan are back in their iconic video game avatars for what will be the franchise’s final installment. The image shows all four stars in full costume, ready to bring the jungle adventure to theaters on December 11, 2026.
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Jumanji 3 Gang’s All Here One Last Time
The newly released photo features the core cast—Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Johnson), Professor Shelly Oberon (Black), Franklin “Mouse” Finbar (Hart), and Ruby Roundhouse (Gillan)—standing together on what appears to be a city street, suggesting the game may be coming to the real world.
Cast & Production Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | December 11, 2026 |
| Main Cast | Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan |
| Director | Jake Kasdan (returns from first two films) |
| Writers | Jake Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg |
| Filming Location | Los Angeles (first time not Hawaii/Atlanta) |
| New Cast | Brittany O’Grady, Burn Gorman, Dan Hildebrand |
| Returning Stars | Nick Jonas, Danny DeVito, Awkwafina, Rhys Darby |
A Heartfelt Tribute to Robin Williams
Johnson revealed his character will wear a necklace containing dice from the original 1995 Jumanji film starring Robin Williams, calling it a tribute to honor Williams and the franchise he started. This emotional touch signals that the final chapter will bridge the modern reboot series with its beloved predecessor.
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What Makes This Different?
Production recently began in Los Angeles, marking the first time a modern Jumanji film hasn’t shot in Hawaii or Atlanta. This location shift, combined with images showing the avatars on city streets rather than jungle settings, hints at a dramatic premise change where the game world collides with reality.
The previous two films—Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)—grossed nearly $2 billion combined worldwide, making this franchise one of Sony’s biggest successes.
Behind the Scenes Excitement
Hart shared his enthusiasm on Instagram, writing “Back in action and loving it… I missed you Jumanji. This one will be our biggest!” The cast recently completed their first table read, with Johnson noting their jaws hurt from laughing so hard during the session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jumanji 3 really the final film in the series? Yes, Dwayne Johnson has confirmed multiple times that this will be the last Jumanji movie. He described it as “our very last Jumanji” and emphasized that the film will serve as a fitting conclusion to the modern reboot trilogy that began in 2017.
Will the original 1995 Jumanji be referenced in the new film? Absolutely! Beyond Johnson’s character wearing a necklace with dice from the 1995 film as a tribute to Robin Williams, the filmmakers have promised meaningful connections to the original movie. This suggests fans can expect nostalgic callbacks and deeper franchise lore that bridges both eras of Jumanji storytelling.
