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Jumanji Officially Returns to the Real World in First Trailer for Final Movie

Aidan Kelley — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:36 GMT

Jumanjimight be one of the unlikely mega-hit film franchises out there. The quirky book by Chris Van Allsburg about a board game that brings in all manner of creatures from a magical jungle was first adapted for the big screen with the original Robin Williams-led film, which is widely considered to be a definitive '90s cult classic. Then, after over 20 years (not counting the spiritual sci-fi spin-off Zathura: A Space Adventure), the franchise made a bold and ambitious comeback thanks to Dwayne Johnson.

3 Perfect Netflix Movies to Watch Before the End of the Month

Jake Hodges — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:19:13 GMT

The summer box office has opened its spiritual doors, although perhaps in a quieter fashion than many expected. The long-awaited move from the small to the big screen for Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin in The Mandalorian and Grogu earned a respectable $145 million worldwide in its first three days, but this was lower than many pundits had predicted. This is perhaps due to facing tougher competition than normal in May, with the likes of the horror favorite Obsession,The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Antoine Fuqua’s musical biopic, Michael, continuing to prove popular. With The Mandalorian's big screen debut in the rearview mirror, here's how to enjoy your movie-watching week, with a list of three movies you should stream on Netflix.

This 101-Minute Sci-Fi Hit Is Warping Back Onto Free Streaming 21 Years Later

Chris McPherson — Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:13 GMT

One adventure film has spent years being treated like an afterthought, which is kind of unfair when the movie itself is this inventive. Directed by Jon Favreau, the 2005 adventure takes a simple domestic setup and sends it spiraling into a surprisingly tactile, imaginative space fantasy. The whole thing has a handmade charm to it, from the practical effects to the escalating chaos inside the house, and that helps it feel warmer than a lot of bigger family blockbusters from the same period.

'Jumanji' Returns With Colossal Crossover Event in Shocking New Release [Exclusive]

Ryan O'Rourke — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:13 GMT

Back in 2017, Jumanji got a modern makeover with Welcome to the Jungle, a blockbuster action-comedy sequel directed by Jake Kasdan that sparked new life into the adventure franchise. Instead of unleashing bats, lions, monkeys, and big game hunters from a board game, however, it sucked its teenage players into a vibrant video game where the goal isn't to play, but to survive. They're all transformed into the skilled adventuring avatars of their choice, played by Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black, to brave the dangers of the jungle, uncover what happened to a player trapped years ago, and break the curse. It was a rousing success worth $962.5 million at the box office, and now, the world of Jumanji is expanding like never before thanks to Shop Titans.

Dwayne Johnson Honors Robin Williams With Touching 'Jumanji 4' Easter Egg as Filming Starts

Shrishty Mishra — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:20:11 GMT

Dwayne Johnson is among the few actors who have made a successful transition from the wrestling ring to the big screen. While he is always seen in action-heavy or comedic roles, this year he gave a brilliant and serious performance in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. The movie saw Johnson flex his acting chops as he completely disappears into his portrayal of Mark Kerr, and it generated Oscar buzz, though it underperformed at the box office. Johnson will return to the big screen next year with the live-action Moana remake, and while he was expected to move directly to Safdie’s next Lizard Music (which will further give him room to show his acting prowess), it was recently announced that he’ll be filming Jumanji 4 first.

'Jumanji 4' Gets a Bittersweet Update as Filming Begins

Chris McPherson — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:49:32 GMT

After six years of waiting, the next level of Jumanji has finally begun. Producer Hiram Garcia confirmed via Instagram that Jumanji 4 — the long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level — has officially started filming. In his post, Garcia shared a photo of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black reunited for a table read, teasing that the group is “already having a blast” bringing the next adventure to life.

Dwayne Johnson Finally Confirms the Long-Awaited Fate of ‘Jumanji 3’

Chris McPherson — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:53:31 GMT

The long-awaited return to the jungle is finally on the horizon. At a Q&A session during TIFF 2025 attended by Collider's Tania Hussain, Dwayne Johnson confirmed that Jumanji 3 (which is technically Jumanji 4 but we digress) — the next installment in Sony’s billion-dollar adventure franchise — will begin filming this November. While fans are already buzzing about the next level of the hit series, Johnson also took time to reflect on his partnership with Kevin Hart, a bond that has fueled some of the pair’s biggest box office smashes, from Central Intelligence to Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleandJumanji: The Next Level.

10 Family Movies That Are Perfect for Fall, Ranked

Lisa Nordin — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:15:12 GMT

As the temperatures start to turn cooler and the days get shorter, you and your family might be in the mood for some autumn vibes. What better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than changing up your movie night to add some fantasy, horror, or animation? Whether you’re a literary buff, spooky aficionado, or just want something that goes good with fall, these family-friendly films are sure to fit the bill.

Before Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Jumanji’ Movies, Jon Favreau Directed This Underrated Sequel That’s Streaming on Netflix

Collier Jennings — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:42:16 GMT

Jumanjiis a movie that's earned its status as a '90s classic. Not only does it feature one of Robin Williams' best performances, but it's also genuinely terrifying for a family-oriented film. Jumanji is centered on a magical board game that starts summoning all kinds of jungle creatures, causing utter chaos and resulting in some sheer nightmare fuel. It also gave birth to a franchise, with Jumanji: Welcome to the Junglepremiering in 2017 and Jumanji: The Next Level following in 2019, with both sequels shifting their focus to video games. However, there's another Jumanji-adjacent film that fans of the original might not know about, and that's Zathura: A Space Adventure. Zathura features a premise that might sound familiar to fans of Jumanji: when they're home alone, brothers Walter (Josh Hutcherson) and Danny (Jonah Bobo) discover an old game named "Zathura" in their closet. When Danny starts playing the game, it catapults them into space, forcing them to complete the game if they want to survive. However, Zathura's connections to Jumanji are deeper than you might realize, even if director Jon Favreaudownplayed them.

30 Best Jungle Adventure Movies, Ranked

Hannah Saab — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:13:12 GMT

Movies in the adventure and suspense genre tend to get our hearts racing with the fast-paced action and the mysterious wilderness setting. No one knows what will pop up on the screen from which direction to startle their senses. Whether it’s a quest to unearth lost treasures, or a journey to find the center of the earth, the best jungle movies always have loads of entertainment for the audiences in store.