Draft:Untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel
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Untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel | |
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Directed by | Jake Kasdan |
Written by | Jake Kasdan |
Based on | Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
An untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel is an upcoming American adventure comedy film written and directed by Jake Kasdan. The film is the fifth installment in the Jumanji film series and the sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan reprise their roles from the previous film.
The untitled sequel is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 11, 2026.
Cast
[edit]- Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Xander "Smolder" Bravestone
- Jack Black as Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon
- Kevin Hart as Franklin "Mouse" Finbar
- Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Dwayne Johnson revealed in an interview at the end of 2019 that the villain Jurgen the Brutal is actually an avatar of an unknown character, and would be explored in a potential sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level.[1] In March 2020, Jake Kasdan confirmed early developments for a follow-up film.[2][3] Kasdan confirmed plans to maintain the core cast of the previous two films.[4] The following month, the filmmaker stated that the story for the next installment is in development.[5] It is later reported that the follow-up film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
In November 2021, producer Hiram Garcia confirmed that a pitch was developed and is ready to be presented to the studio after Kasdan finishes his work on the upcoming Red One (2024).[7] The following month he reiterated plans to develop the next Jumunji film, once filming on Red One wraps, stating that this time-table works with the actors' busy production schedules.[8] In March 2023, Kevin Hart indicated that it would be the final film in the series.[9] In October 2024, Sony Pictures Releasing confirmed that the film was in active development, with Kasdan returning to write and direct, and Johnson, Jack Black, Hart, and Karen Gillan set to reprise their roles.[10]
Release
[edit]The untitled sequel is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 11, 2026.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Reyes, Mike (December 31, 2019). "Dwayne Johnson Reveals Another Jumanji: The Next Level Character Is Actually An Avatar". Cinemablend. Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Exc: Jake Kasdan talks Jumanji 3 status & why the franchise is so appealing". www.joblo.com. March 20, 2020. Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview – Jumanji: The Next Level director Jake Kasdan talks nods to the 1995 original, the status of Jumanji 4 and more". Flickering Myth. March 20, 2020. Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Will 'Jumanji 4' Bring Back the Game Cast? Director Jake Kasdan Weighs In". Movieweb. April 6, 2020. Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ Nemiroff, Perri (April 7, 2020). "Director Jake Kasdan Talks the Status of 'Jumanji 4' & Tricky Franchise Time Travel". Collider. Archived from the original on January 1, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (April 8, 2020). "Jumanji: The Next Level director offers update on a third movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Brandon (November 5, 2021). "Jumanji 4 Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought (Exclusive)". ComicBook. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Weintraub, Steve (December 31, 2021). "Exclusive: Producer Hiram Garcia on 'Red Notice', 'Black Adam', the Next 'Jumanji' Sequel, and Dwayne Johnson's Upcoming Schedule". Collider. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ "Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson have been talking about doing another #Jumanji movie". Variety. March 13, 2023. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (October 28, 2024). "'Jumanji 3' Lands 2026 Holiday Release From Sony". Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (October 28, 2024). "'Jumanji 3' Sets December 2026 Release Date". Variety. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
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