Jumanji 4 is on the way, and audience anticipation for the next chapter of the jungle fantasy series couldn’t be higher. The previous film in the franchise, 2019 Jumanji: The Next Level, teased the potential for new installments in its mid-credits scene, and Jumanji 4 will be the next chapter in the story of the rebooted trilogy, which began in 2017 Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle. THE Jumanji the sequences went from board and dice to virtual reality and video games, an applauded decision that should continue in the bedroom Jumanji film.
Jumanji 4 is still in the early stages of development, but all signs point to Sony Pictures being eager to keep this franchise going, with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan expected to return. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level were box office hits because of their all-star casts and fun reinvention of the 1990s classic. Both films mix action and comedy with genuine heart and performed enormously at the box office, ensuring Jumanji 4 was never out of the question.
Latest Jumanji 4 news
A release date is revealed for the fourth film
While there have been almost no updates since the film was confirmed in development, the latest news reveals the release date for Jumanji 4. Seemingly out of nowhere, Sony Pictures confirmed that Jumanji 4 is scheduled to premiere in December 11, 2026. This continues the franchise’s trend of releasing films in December, a very profitable month for a blockbuster franchise. Furthermore, Sony confirmed that the series’ main quartet are in talks to returnas well as director Jake Kasden, but none have been officially signed on yet.
Jumanji 4 release date
Return to the world of Jumanji in late 2026
The next reboot movie Jumanji The franchise was confirmed in 2020, but multiple production delays have prevented it from materializing nearly half a decade since. However, Sony announced in October 2024 that the film had a release date and set Jumanji 4 premiering on December 11, 2026. This release date illustrates the long wait that’s still in store for the next action installment, and there’s no telling if the release date will change in the meantime. All three Jumanji reboot films were released in December, making it a very profitable month for the franchise.
Jumanji 4 Cast Details
Who is returning for the next film?
Jake Kasdan confirmed that the stars of the previous two films will return for the cast of Jumanji 4. This includes Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Xander Bravestone, Kevin Hart as Franklin Finbar, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon Oberon, and Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse. It’s also likely that their younger heroes who were sucked into the game will return, including Alex Wolff as Spencer Gilpin, Ser’Darius Blain as Anthony Johnson, Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker, and Morgan Turner as Martha Kaply. Other returns are less certain until more details are provided.
The expected cast of Jumanji 4 includes:
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Dwayne Johnson |
Dr.Xander Bravestone |
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Kevin Hart |
Franklin Finbar |
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Black Jack |
Professor Sheldon Oberon |
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Karen Gillan |
Rubi Round House |
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Alex Wolff |
Spencer Gilpin |
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Ser’Darius Blain |
Anthony Johnson |
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Madison Iseman |
Bethany Walker |
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Morgan Turner |
Martha Kaply |
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Jumanji 4 Story Details
What happens next?
If the animals escaped the game, the characters can escape too – including the avatars.
There are no hints about specific plot details for Jumanji 4 yetbut the basic premise of the upcoming film is easy to establish. The original Jumanji The film was directed by Joe Johnston and stars Robin Williams as Alan Parrish, who discovers a strange-looking board game and is pulled into a terrifying jungle world after a bad play. Jake Kasdan Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle updated this premise by turning Jumanji into a video game.
Jumanji: The Next Levelthe mid-credits scene provides a clear setup for Jumanji 4 as the game releases some of the jungle animals into the real world. This last part is particularly interesting, because if the animals escaped the game, so could the characters — including the avatars. Dwayne Johnson had plans for the franchise in the third film as he teased this Jumanji: The Next LevelThe villainous Jurgen the Brutal was an avatar, and the true villain behind him would be revealed in Jumanji 4 (through Digital Spy).