Jumanji: Open World
Upcoming film by Jake Kasdan
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Jumanji: Open World is an upcoming American adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, who co-wrote the script with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg. It is intended to be the fifth and final installment in the Jumanji film series, serving as a sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser'Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Danny DeVito, Rhys Darby, Bebe Neuwirth, and Lamorne Morris reprise their roles from the previous films, with Burn Gorman and Nasim Pedrad joining the cast.
- Jake Kasdan
- Jeff Pinkner
- Scott Rosenberg
by Chris Van Allsburg
- Dwayne Johnson
- Dany Garcia
- Hiram Garcia
- Matt Tolmach
- Jake Kasdan
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| Directed by | Jake Kasdan |
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| Based on | Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg |
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| Cinematography | Ben Davis[1] |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2026.
Cast
- Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Xander "Smolder" Bravestone[2]
- Jack Black as Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon[2]
- Kevin Hart as Franklin "Mouse" Finbar[2]
- Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse[2]
- Nick Jonas as Jefferson "Seaplane" McDonough
- Awkwafina as Ming Fleetfoot[3]
- Danny DeVito as Edward "Eddie" Gilpin[4]
- Alex Wolff as Spencer Gilpin[3]
- Morgan Turner as Martha Kaply[3]
- Ser'Darius Blain as Anthony "Fridge" Johnson[3]
- Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker[3]
- Rhys Darby as Nigel Billingsley[4]
- Marin Hinkle as Janice Gilpin[4]
- Bebe Neuwirth as Nora Shepherd[4]
- Lamorne Morris as Heater Repair Man[4]
- Burn Gorman[3]
- Nasim Pedrad[5]
- Brittany O'Grady[3]
- Dan Hildebrand[4]
- Jack Jewkes[4]
Production
Dwayne Johnson revealed in an interview at the end of 2019 that Rory McCann's villain Jurgen the Brutal is actually an avatar of an unknown player, and would be explored in a potential sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level.[6] In March 2020, Jake Kasdan confirmed early developments for a follow-up film.[7][8] Kasdan confirmed plans to maintain the core cast of the previous two films.[9] The following month, the filmmaker stated that the story for the next installment was in development.[10] It was later reported that the follow-up film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]
In November 2021, producer Hiram Garcia confirmed that a pitch was developed and was ready to be presented to the studio after Kasdan finished his work on the upcoming Red One (2024).[12] The following month he reiterated plans to develop the next Jumanji film, once filming on Red One wraps, stating that this time-table works with the actors' busy production schedules.[13] In October 2024, Sony Pictures Releasing confirmed that the film was in active development, with Kasdan returning to write and direct, and Johnson, Jack Black, Hart, and Karen Gillan set to reprise their roles.[2] In October 2025, Brittany O'Grady and Burn Gorman joined the cast with Awkwafina, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser'Darius Blain, and Madison Iseman set to reprise their roles from the prior films.[3] The next month, it was revealed that Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Rhys Darby, Marin Hinkle, Bebe Neuwirth, and Lamorne Morris would reprise their roles from the previous film, with Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes joining the cast.[4] Nasim Pedrad also features in the cast.[5] The film's complete title was revealed as Jumanji: Open World during the CinemaCon 2026 presentation in April 2026.[14]
Filming
Principal photography began in November 2025, in Los Angeles. Johnson stated that the film would be the final installment of the Jumanji franchise.[15][16] DeVito finished filming his scenes by February 2026, with Black finishing his scenes the following month.[17][18] Filming wrapped on March 30, 2026.[19]
Release
Jumanji: Open World is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2026. It was originally scheduled to be released on December 11,[20] but was moved to avoid competition with Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three on its second weekend.[21]