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Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black Reveal 'Jumanji: Open World' at CinemaCon
The third installment in the rebooted Jumanji franchise hits theaters this holiday season.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:37am
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The shattered remnants of a Jumanji game piece hint at the high-stakes adventure to come in the latest installment of the blockbuster franchise.Las Vegas TodayAt CinemaCon in Las Vegas, stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black debuted the first footage and title for the upcoming Jumanji sequel, Jumanji: Open World. The actors shared their excitement about returning to the franchise and revealed that the new film will feature the characters transported to the real world as their video game avatars.
Why it matters
The Jumanji franchise has been a major box office success since its reboot in 2017, with the previous two films grossing over $1.7 billion globally. The announcement of a new installment, Jumanji: Open World, continues the popular series and builds anticipation for moviegoers ahead of the holiday season release.
The details
In the footage shown at CinemaCon, the characters played by Johnson, Hart, and Black are seen in the real world as their exaggerated video game counterparts. The trailer also includes a tribute to the original Jumanji film starring the late Robin Williams, with one of the dice used in that movie making an appearance. Director Jake Kasdan is returning to helm the new sequel, which will hit theaters on December 25.
- The footage and title for Jumanji: Open World were revealed at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 13, 2026.
- Jumanji: Open World is set to be released in theaters on December 25, 2026.
The players
Dwayne Johnson
An American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler who is one of the highest-paid and most popular actors in Hollywood, known for his roles in the Jumanji franchise.
Kevin Hart
An American comedian, actor, and producer who frequently co-stars with Dwayne Johnson and is known for his roles in the Jumanji films.
Jack Black
An American actor, comedian, and musician who is known for his roles in the Jumanji franchise as well as other popular comedies.
Jake Kasdan
An American filmmaker who directed the previous two Jumanji films and is returning to helm Jumanji: Open World.
Robin Williams
The late American actor and comedian who starred in the original 1995 Jumanji film.
What they’re saying
“We are pumped about being back for another Jumanji.”
— Kevin Hart
“I've never had more fun working on a movie. This is my favorite so far.”
— Jack Black
“It was work.”
— Kevin Hart
“You don't fucking know these people.”
— Kevin Hart
“Robin, as we like to say, this one's for you.”
— Dwayne Johnson
What’s next
Jumanji: Open World is set to hit theaters on December 25, 2026, kicking off the holiday movie season.
The takeaway
The continued success of the Jumanji franchise, with its mix of action, comedy, and nostalgia, demonstrates the enduring appeal of the property and the star power of its lead actors. Fans will be eager to see how the characters navigate the 'open world' of the new installment.
