Untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel
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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 |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
An untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel 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 sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), as well as the fifth and final installment in the Jumanji film series. 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 film, alongside Brittany O'Grady, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cher, Burn Gorman, and Dan Hildebrand.
The untitled sequel is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 11, 2026.
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Xander "Smolder" Bravestone
- Jack Black as Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon
- Kevin Hart as Franklin "Mouse" Finbar
- Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse
- Nick Jonas as Jefferson "Seaplane" McDonough
- Awkwafina as Ming Fleetfoot
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as Captain Harold Wolffenschmidt
- Danny DeVito as Edward "Eddie" Gilpin
- Alex Wolff as Spencer Gilpin
- Morgan Turner as Martha Kaply
- Ser'Darius Blain as Anthony "Fridge" Johnson
- Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker
- Rhys Darby as Nigel Billingsley
- Marin Hinkle as Janice Gilpin
- Bebe Neuwirth as Nora Shepherd
- Cher as Lucy Gilpin
- Lamorne Morris as Heater Repair Man
- Brittany O'Grady
- Burn Gorman as the film’s main antagonist.
- Dan Hildebrand
- Jack Jewkes
Production
[edit | edit source]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 character, and would be explored in a potential sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level.[1] In March 2020, Jake Kasdan confirmed early developments for a follow-up film.[2][3] Kasdan confirmed plans to maintain the core cast of the previous two films.[4] The following month, the filmmaker stated that the story for the next installment was in development.[5] It was later reported that the follow-up film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
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).[7] 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.[8] In March 2023, Kevin Hart indicated that it would be the final film in the series.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11] In November 2025, 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.[12]
Filming
[edit | edit source]Principal photography began on November 11, 2025, in Los Angeles, with Ben Davis serving as the cinematographer.[13][14][15]
Release
[edit | edit source]The untitled sequel is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 11, 2026.[16]
References
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External links
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