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Jumanji Turns 30 With Tributes to Robin Williams and Cast ‘Then & Now’ Updates

Anniversary coverage also points to the franchise’s next chapter, with a new sequel reported for 2026.

Overview

  • The 1995 fantasy film, directed by Joe Johnston and based on Chris Van Allsburg’s book, premiered on Dec. 15, 1995 and is marking its 30th anniversary.
  • Residents of Keene, New Hampshire who worked as extras shared memories of Robin Williams’ kindness and warmth during production, according to new recollections.
  • EntertainmentNow published a photo feature updating the original cast’s careers and lives, noting Robin Williams’ death in 2014.
  • Coverage recaps the series’ expansion through Zathura (2005), Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and The Next Level (2019), with another film reported for 2026 and Bebe Neuwirth expected to appear.
  • Complex reports the original movie earned over $262 million worldwide on an estimated $65 million budget, cementing its enduring popularity.