Oct 29, 2026 11:19am IST
‘Jumanji: Open World Trailer’ Review: Dwayne Johnson Returns For One Last Adventure As The Game Enters The Real World
Sony Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for "Jumanji: Open World", bringing Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan back for what is billed as the franchise's final instalment. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the action-comedy adventure is set to release in cinemas worldwide on December 25, 2026.
The trailer teases a new twist in the beloved franchise as the dangerous world of Jumanji breaks free from its video game console and spills into reality. With characters from the game entering the real world, the boundaries between the two worlds begin to blur, setting the stage for a fresh adventure filled with action, comedy and unexpected challenges.
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The film reunites the franchise's core cast, including Johnson, Hart, Black and Gillan, alongside Nick Jonas and Danny DeVito. Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser'Darius Blain and Madison Iseman also return.
Kasdan, who directed the previous two instalments, returns to helm the latest chapter. The franchise began with the 1995 film "Jumanji", starring Robin Williams, before being reimagined with "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" (2017) and "Jumanji: The Next Level" (2019). Both films emerged as global box-office successes, introducing a new generation of audiences to the adventure series.
Sony Pictures Entertainment India will release "Jumanji: Open World" in cinemas across India in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on December 25, 2026.
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