The excitement for Jumanji 4 is soaring high, and fans are eagerly waiting for the next adventure. After the success of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in 2017 and its sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, in 2019, it’s no surprise that a fourth installment is on the horizon.
The mid-credits scene of The Next Level teased the possibility of another game, and Sony Pictures seems eager to continue this thrilling franchise with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan expected to reprise their roles.
Jumanji has come a long way since its original movie, directed by Joe Johnston and starring the late Robin Williams as Alan Parrish. The concept of a mysterious board game pulling players into a perilous jungle world was updated by Jake Kasdan in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, transforming the game into a video game adventure.
The success of both movies lies in their star-studded casts, blending action, comedy, and heartwarming moments, making them box office hits and paving the way for Jumanji 4.
Jumanji 4 news
While specific details about the production of Jumanji 4 remain under wraps, producer Hiram Garcia shared insights into the movie’s progress. The film’s development faced delays as Dwayne Johnson and director Jake Kasdan were occupied with their holiday adventure film, Red One.
Once Red One wraps up, Kasdan will shift his focus to Jumanji 4, and according to Garcia, they have an exciting concept in mind for the next installment.
Jumanji 4 confirmed
For those eagerly awaiting confirmation, rest assured that Jumanji 4 is officially in the works. The seeds for the next movie were sown in Jumanji: The Next Level, and Dwayne Johnson hinted at connections between the third and fourth films.
Director Jake Kasdan later confirmed the development of Jumanji 4 in March 2020, and producer Hiram Garcia reiterated that production would commence after the completion of Red One.
Jumanji 4 release date
Considering the two-year gap between the releases of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level, fans might need to exercise patience for the arrival of Jumanji 4.
As the production awaits Jake Kasdan’s completion of Red One, it’s likely that the fourth installment will not hit theaters for a few more years.
Jumanji 4 cast and storyline
One of the most exciting aspects of Jumanji 4 is the return of the beloved cast from the previous movies. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are all set to reprise their roles as the iconic avatars.
Moreover, the younger heroes, played by Alex Wolff, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, and Morgan Turner, who find themselves entangled in the game, are expected to make a comeback. Additionally, fans might also see familiar faces like Danny DeVito, Danny Glover, and Awkwafina, who joined the adventure in The Next Level.
Jumanji: The Next Level’s mid-credits scene provides a thrilling setup for Jumanji 4. As the game releases jungle animals into the real world, it raises questions about whether the characters, including the avatars, could also escape into reality.
Dwayne Johnson teased a continuation of the franchise, hinting that the villainous Jurgen the Brutal was merely an avatar and that Jumanji 4 would reveal the true mastermind behind him.
Via ScreenRant