The adventure is back – and bigger than ever! Sony Pictures has dropped the highly anticipated first look at Jumanji 3, reuniting fan-favorites Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black for what promises to be an epic and heartfelt franchise finale. As production officially kicks off in Los Angeles, director Jake Kasdan returns to helm the sequel, set to release in theaters on December 11, 2026.
This third and final entry follows blockbuster success for both Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level, serving up a full-on nostalgic tribute to Robin Williams, who famously led the 1995 original. In one touching nod, Johnson’s character, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, is seen wearing a necklace featuring the dice from the original Jumanji board game—a special Easter egg honoring Williams and the origins of the beloved franchise.
The core cast returns in full force: Johnson, Hart, Gillan, and Black are all coming back to play Smolder Bravestone, Franklin “Mouse” Finbar, Ruby Roundhouse, and Professor Shelly Oberon. Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Lamorne Morris, Danny DeVito, and Awkwafina also return in a cast that promises an ensemble adventure unlike any previously seen.
It is the first-look photo showing the team equipped and standing on a busy city street, hinting that the new story may finally take the game’s dangers out of the console and into the real world, raising the stakes for their biggest quest yet.
Dwayne Johnson took to social media to express his excitement, emphasizing the emotional weight associated with bringing in the cast for one last hurrah and giving recognition to the late Robin Williams: “This is the dice from the original Jumanji, as a show of respect and a way of honoring Robin and this entire franchise as we film our very last Jumanji.” Mark your calendars and get ready for the ultimate adventure as Jumanji 3 will roll the dice in cinemas this Christmas 2026!
