Columbia Starts New 'Jumanji' in Los Angeles, Sets 2026 Release
The sequel leans on creative continuity following back-to-back hits in 2017–2019 that pushed the series past $2 billion.
Overview
- Production began this week in Los Angeles on an untitled Jumanji film led by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan.
- Returning supporting cast includes Nick Jonas as Seaplane McDonough, Danny DeVito, Bebe Neuwirth, Lamorne Morris, Marin Hinkle and Rhys Darby as Nigel Billingsley.
- New additions Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes have joined the ensemble.
- Jake Kasdan directs from a screenplay by Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg, with producers Matt Tolmach, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Kasdan.
- Columbia set a December 11, 2026 theatrical release, with plot details still under wraps after the franchise’s strong 2017 and 2019 box office runs.