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Jumanji
The current logo of the franchise
Created byChris Van Allsburg
Original workJumanji (1981)
OwnersBooks: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Films: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Years1981–present
Print publications
Book(s)
Films and television
Film(s)
Animated seriesJumanji (1996–1999)
Games
Traditional
  • Jumanji: The Game (1995)
  • Zathura: Adventure is Waiting (2005)
  • Jumanji: The Game (2017)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)

Jumanji is an American media franchise, based on the children's book Jumanji (1981) and its sequel Zathura (2002), written by Chris Van Allsburg. The first film was produced by TriStar Pictures, and subsequent films by Columbia Pictures, both subsidiaries of Sony Pictures. The franchise follows the adventures of various people who find themselves imperiled when playing an enchanted game that comes with a variety of dangerous elements that the players must survive as they play. Ultimately, the only way to end the disruptions is to finish the game while enduring its dangers.

The franchise includes the films Jumanji (1995), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) and an animated television series which aired from 1996 to 1999. An untitled sequel to The Next Level has been announced as releasing on December 11, 2026.[2] The first film received mixed reviews from critics, while the three follow-up films received positive critical response. The films have grossed $2 billion collectively at the global box office.

Origin

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Main articles: Jumanji and Zathura

Jumanji (1981)

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Two children, Peter and Judy, find and play a game in which each roll of the dice brings the jungle from the game (as well as the creatures that live in it) to life around them. In order to reset the world around them, they must finish the game and make it to the titular city of gold. Afterward, they get rid of the game which is found by their next-door neighbors, two young brothers.

Zathura (2002)

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Brothers Danny and Walter, neighbors of Peter and Judy from the previous book, find Jumanji but ultimately choose not to play it. Instead, they find a similar game on the same board with a space theme, Zathura, which they begin to play. As with Jumanji, playing Zathura brings elements of the game into reality, and in order to set everything back to normal, the boys must complete the game.

Films

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Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriters Story by Producers
Jumanji December 15, 1995 (1995-12-15) Joe Johnston Jim Strain, Greg Taylor & Jonathan Hensleigh Jim Strain, Greg Taylor & Chris Van Allsburg Scott Kroopf and William Teitler
Zathura:
A Space Adventure 		November 11, 2005 (2005-11-11) Jon Favreau John Kamps & David Koepp Scott Kroopf, Michael De Luca and William Teitler
Jumanji:
Welcome to the Jungle 		December 20, 2017 (2017-12-20) Jake Kasdan[3] Erik Sommers, Jeff Pinkner,
Chris McKenna & Scott Rosenberg 		Chris McKenna Matt Tolmach and William Teitler
Jumanji:
The Next Level 		December 13, 2019 (2019-12-13) Jake Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner & Scott Rosenberg Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia,
Matt Tolmach and Jake Kasdan
Untitled Jumanji:
The Next Level sequel 		December 11, 2026 (2026-12-11)[4] TBC

Jumanji (1995)

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Main article: Jumanji

Two children find and play a magical board game. In doing so, they release a man trapped for decades in the game and a host of dangers from the jungle that can only be stopped by finishing the game.

Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

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Main article: Zathura: A Space Adventure

Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing. Furthermore, the brothers surmise the only way to return home is to finish the game.

Though there are no direct references to Jumanji in Zathura: A Space Adventure and the movie's plot is self-contained, the studio marketed it as being set within the same fictional universe, and is thematically similar to the other franchise installments. The film is based on the children's book Zathura, also written by Van Allsburg, which was a sequel to the Jumanji novel. Despite the film's placement within the same fictional universe, director Jon Favreau discourages the notion that the film is a direct sequel, having not particularly liked Jumanji.[5]

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

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Main article: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Twenty-two years after the events of the original film, the board game has magically become a video game. Four high school teenagers are transported to the game's jungle setting and become the avatars of the characters they chose, and later discover another victim trapped in the game as well. The only way out is to complete the game and in doing so, they each discover the best of themselves and win with a newfound heroism to see the challenge through. The film served as a sequel to the 1995 film.

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

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Main article: Jumanji: The Next Level

The team of friends return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own but discover that nothing is as they expect. The players need to brave parts unknown, from arid deserts to snowy mountains, in order to escape the world's most dangerous game.

Untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel (2026)

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In December 2019, Dwayne Johnson revealed that the next installment in the franchise would reveal that the villain from The Next Level, Jurgen the Brutal, was an avatar in the game and that the identity of the player controlling him would be explored.[6]

In March 2020, Jake Kasdan confirmed early developments for a follow-up film.[7][8] Kasdan confirmed plans to maintain the core cast of the previous two films.[9] The following month, the filmmaker stated that the story for the next installment was in development.[10] It was later reported that the follow-up film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] In October 2022, producer Hiram Garcia stated that Kasdan will prioritize the next Jumanji movie, following the completion of his directorial responsibilities on Red One (2024).[12] In March 2023, cast member Kevin Hart indicated that the film currently in development would be the final film in the series.[13] In October 2024, it was announced that it would release on December 11, 2026.[14][15]

Television

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Jumanji (1996–1999)

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Main article: Jumanji (TV series)

Jumanji was an animated television series inspired by the 1995 film which ran for three seasons from 1996 to 1999.

Main cast and characters

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"Alan Parrish" redirects here. For the Brigham Young professor, see Alan K. Parrish.
List indicators

This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in the franchise.

  • An empty grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  •  O indicates an older version of the character.
  •  V indicates a voice-only role.
  •  Y indicates a younger version of the character.
  •  A indicates a video game avatar of the character.
Character Films Television Video games
Jumanji Zathura: A Space Adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Jumanji: The Next Level Untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel Jumanji Jumanji: The Video Game Jumanji: Wild Adventures
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3
Alan Parrish III Robin Williams
Adam Hann-ByrdY 		Mentioned Bill FagerbakkeV Bill FagerbakkeV
Justin Jon RossVY
Judith "Judy" Shepherd Kirsten Dunst Debi DerryberryV
Peter Shepherd Bradley Pierce Ashley JohnsonV Ashley Johnson
Cam ClarkeOV
Sarah Whittle Bonnie Hunt
Laura Bell BundyY
Professor Van Pelt[a] Jonathan Hyde Bobby Cannavale Sherman HowardV
Walter Budwing
The Astronaut 		Josh Hutcherson
Dax SheppardO
Daniel "Danny" Budwing Jonah Bobo
Lisa Budwing Kristen Stewart
Mr. Budwing Tim Robbins
the Robot Frank OzV
Dr. Xander "Smolder" Bravestone Dwayne JohnsonA Dwayne JohnsonA
Zachary TzegaegbeAY 		Dwayne JohnsonA Andrew Morgado
Franklin "Mouse" Finbar Kevin HartA TBA Phil LaMarr Dempsey Pappion
Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon Jack BlackA Mick Wingert
Ruby Roundhouse
"Killer of Men" 		Karen GillanA Anna Graves
Jefferson "Seaplane" McDonough Nick JonasA
Spencer Gilpin Alex Wolff
Anthony "Fridge" Johnson Ser'Darius Blain
Bethany Walker Madison Iseman
Martha Kaply Morgan Turner
Alexander "Alex" Vreeke Colin Hanks
Mason GussioneY 		Colin Hanks
Eddie Gilpin Danny DeVito
Milo Walker Danny Glover
Ming Fleetfoot AwkwafinaA TBA
Jurgen the Brutal Rory McCann
Nora Shepherd Bebe Neuwirth Bebe NeuwirthC TBA Melanie ChartoffV
Carl Bentley David Alan Grier Richard AllenV
Samuel "Sam" Parrish Jonathan Hyde
Carol Parrish Patricia Clarkson
Exterminator James Handy
Nigel Billingsley Rhys Darby TBA Rhys Darby
Janice Gilpin Marin Hinkle
Principal Bentley Marc Evan Jackson
Mr. Vreeke Tim Matheson
Sean BuxtonY
Bethany Vreeke Uncredited actress Madison Johnson

Additional crew and production details

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Film Crew/detail
Composer Cinematographer Editor(s) Production companies Distributor(s) Running time
Jumanji James Horner Thomas E. Ackerman Robert Dalva
Sony Pictures Releasing 104 minutes
Zathura: A Space Adventure John Debney Guillermo Navarro Dan Lebental
101 minutes
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Henry Jackman Gyula Pados
119 minutes
Jumanji: The Next Level
  • Tara Timpone
  • Steve Edwards
  • Mark Helfrich
  • Columbia Pictures
  • Hartbeat Productions
  • Seven Bucks Productions
  • Matt Tolmach Productions
  • The Detective Agency Entertainment
 123 minutes

Reception

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Box office performance

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Film Release date Box office gross Budget Ref.
North America Other
territories 		Worldwide
Jumanji December 15, 1995 $100,499,940 $162,322,000 $262,821,940 $65 million [16]
Zathura: A Space Adventure November 11, 2005 $29,258,869 $35,820,235 $65,079,104 $65 million [17]
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle December 20, 2017 $404,540,171 $558,002,774 $962,542,945 $90 million [18]
Jumanji: The Next Level December 13, 2019 $320,314,960 $481,378,969 $801,693,929 $132 million [19]
Total $853,498,980 $1,270,320,150 $2,124,934,090 $345 million

Critical and public response

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Each film is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article
Film Critical Public
Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore PostTrak
Jumanji 52% (46 reviews)[20] 39 (18 reviews)[21] A−[22] —
Zathura: A Space Adventure 76% (161 reviews)[23] 67 (30 reviews)[24] B+[22] —
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 76% (236 reviews)[25] 58 (44 reviews)[26] A−[27] 84%[27]
Jumanji: The Next Level 72% (248 reviews)[28] 58 (37 reviews)[29] A−[30] —

Music

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Soundtracks to Jumanji films
Title U.S. release date Length Composer(s) Label
Jumanji: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack November 21, 1995 (1995-11-21) 51:04 James Horner Epic Soundtrax
Zathura: A Space Adventure (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) November 22, 2005 (2005-11-22) 44:16 John Debney Varèse Sarabande
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) December 15, 2017 (2017-12-15) 60:00 Henry Jackman Sony Masterworks
Jumanji: The Next Level (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06) 61:27 Sony Classical

Video games

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Jumanji: A Jungle Adventure Game Pack (1996)
Jumanji: A Jungle Adventure is a video game released exclusively in North America for Microsoft Windows on October 9, 1996.[31] It was developed by Studio Interactive and published by Philips Interactive Media. It contains five different action-arcade-based minigames that are based on popular scenes from the film.[32]
Zathura (2005)
Zathura is an action-adventure video game developed by High Voltage Software and published by 2K Games. It was released on November 3, 2005, for PlayStation 2 and Xbox.[33]
Jumanji (2006)
Jumanji is a party video game released exclusively in Europe for the PlayStation 2 on 2006, developed by Atomic Planet Entertainment and published by Blast! Entertainment.[34]
Jumanji (2007)
Fujishoji released a Pachinko game in 2007, using clips from the film and also 3D rendered CGI anime character designs for the game as part of the screen interaction.[35]
Jumanji: The Mobile Game (2017)
Jumanji: The Mobile Game was a mobile game based on the 2017 film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle developed by Idiocracy Games and published by NHN Entertainment, and released for Android and iOS on December 14, 2017.[36][37] The game was removed from Google Play and App Store on May 2, 2018, and became unplayable on May 24.[38]
Jumanji: The VR Adventure (2018)
Jumanji: The VR Adventure was a virtual reality experience based on the 2017 film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Developed by MWM Immersive and published by Sony Pictures Virtual Reality, it was released on Steam for HTC Vive on January 17, 2018.[39] Although it was announced that the experience would be released on Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR,[40] the releases were canceled, as the game was heavily criticized for its poor graphics and hardware performance.[41] It was delisted from Steam on February 9, 2018.[39]
Jumanji: The Video Game (2019)
Jumanji: The Video Game is an action-adventure video game developed by Funsolve and published by Outright Games. Based on Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level, it was released on November 8, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows.[42]
Jumanji: Wild Adventures (2023)
Jumanji: Wild Adventures is an action-adventure video game developed by Cradle Games and published by Outright Games. It was released on November 3, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S.

Notes

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  1. ^ In Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Van Pelt has a different first name depending on the region in which the film is watched. In the UK version of the film, the character's first name is given as "John Hardin", while in the US version of the film, the character is provided the first name "Russell".

References

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  38. ^ "Dear Adventurers, Every journey must come to an end, and unfortunately, we must announce that Jumanji: The Mobile Game service will end on Wednesday, May 24th PDT. We hope that you have enjoyed the time you spent traveling across the jungles, deserts, and marshes in Jumanji. Thank you for playing and supporting our game. Please accept our sincerest apologies that we cannot support the game indefinitely. This isn't a decision that we came to lightly, and we appreciate your understanding. Please note that all In-App Purchases will be locked out starting on May 2nd, 2018 06:00 PM (PDT). See the details below for the closure schedule. Thank you again for playing with us. Sincerely, Hangame". Jumanji: The Mobile Game Facebook page. April 25, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
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