Sony Pictures has officially announced that the highly anticipated ‘Jumanji 3’ will be released in theaters on December 11, 2026. The sequel will feature the return of popular stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, with Jake Kasdan directing once again, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The production team for ‘Jumanji 3’ includes Johnson, Kasdan, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Matt Tolmach. The movie will be presented in IMAX and premium large formats, offering audiences a visually captivating experience.
The franchise saw a resurgence with ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ in December 2017, which grossed over $950 million worldwide. Its sequel, released in 2019, also performed well, earning over $801 million globally, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The films are based on Chris Van Allsburg’s 1981 children’s book ‘Jumanji’ and the original 1995 movie starring Robin Williams. Earlier this year, Gillan mentioned the difficulties of coordinating the cast’s schedules for the new film. She said, “I’m sure it’s tricky to wrangle everyone’s schedules, but I haven’t heard anything about it other than the fact that we will be doing it at some point. So we’re all so enthusiastic about it. We all love working on those films, and it’s just a matter of when.”
Johnson previously shared his excitement for the project in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, stating he “cannot wait” to bring ‘Jumanji 3’ to life. He hinted that Kasdan is developing a unique concept for the film, which could be a fitting conclusion for this version of the franchise. “Jake has a very, very special cool idea that for ‘Jumanji 3’ — could be the finale,” Johnson said, adding, “But in the spirit of that, it’s really special. I’ll just say that.”
