The Jumanji franchise originated with the 1995 fantasy adventure film about a magical board game that unleashes real-life jungle dangers into the world. The franchise was revived in 2017 with a modern twist, transforming the game into a video game that traps its players inside an adventurous jungle world. The series blends action, comedy, and fantasy, attracting a broad audience and becoming a major box office success.
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Jumanji
- Created by
- Chris Van Allsburg
- First Film
- Jumanji
- Latest Film
- Jumanji: The Next Level
- Films
- Jumanji 4
- First TV Show
- Jumanji
- Latest TV Show
- Jumanji
- First Episode Air Date
- September 8, 1996
- Cast
- Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina
- Spin-offs (Movies)
- Zathura
- TV Show(s)
- Jumanji
- Movie(s)
- Jumanji, Zathura, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level
- Character(s)
- Alan Parrish, Sarah Whittle, Judy Shepherd, Peter Shepherd, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Franklin "Mouse" Finbar, Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon, Ruby Roundhouse, Nigel Billingsley
- Video Game(s)
- Jumanji: The Video Game
Summary
The Jumanji franchise originated with the 1995 fantasy adventure film about a magical board game that unleashes real-life jungle dangers into the world. The franchise was revived in 2017 with a modern twist, transforming the game into a video game that traps its players inside an adventurous jungle world. The series blends action, comedy, and fantasy, attracting a broad audience and becoming a major box office success.
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“That Movie Was Stacked, If You Think About It”: Kristen Stewart Relives Filming Her Often-Forgotten 2000s Jumanji Spinoff With 77% RT Score
Before she was known for Twilight and more, Kristen Stewart was in a forgotten Jumanji spinoff, which she fondly recalls 20 years later.
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The Best Jumanji Sequel Came Out 12 Years Before The Dwayne Johnson Movies And Was Even Better Than The Original Film
The Jumanji franchise has a forgotten 2005 spinoff movie, but that film is actually a better sequel than either of Dwayne Johnson's recent outings.
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Is Jumanji 4 Still Happening?
Dwayne Johnson and the cast of the previous Jumanji movies have been incredibly busy lately, so will Jumanji 4 ever happen?
Red One Won't Replace Dwayne Johnson's $2 Billion Franchise - Even Though It Could've
Red One was disappointing critically and commercially, proving that it can't compete with one of Dwayne Johnson's other franchises, Jumanji.
Jumanji 4's 7-Year Gap Is A Blessing In Disguise For The Rock & Jack Black After $800 Million Sequel Hit
Jumanji 4 will star The Rock and Jack Black, and the delay means viewers will have a chance to miss the actors, who both need a triumphant return
Jumanji Sequel Director Details Why Original Movie Characters Haven't Returned "A Lot Of Plot Complications"
Jake Kasdan explains why Jumanji's complicated rules and world-building prevent any large-scale cameos and returning stars from appearing in sequels.
Dwayne Johnson’s Returning $2 Billion Franchise Sounds More Exciting Than His Fast & Furious Comeback
Dwayne Johnson is penciled to return for the next Fast & Furious, but the revival of his $2 billion adventure series is honestly more exciting.
Jumanji 4 Finally Sets 2026 Release Date, Upholding Franchise Tradition
Jumanji 4 is finally moving forward as it lands a release date at Sony that keeps a unique franchise tradition alive after over 30 years on screens.
“This Shot…Blows Me Away”: Iconic Jumanji Lion Scene Gets Rave Response From VFX Artists 29 Years Later
VFX artists Sam Gorski and Wren Weichman analyze Jumanji’s lion scene, which they say was made in the "earliest days of CGI animation."
“This Scene Is So Crazy”: How Robin Williams’ Jumanji Created Its Quicksand Scene Detailed By VFX Artists
Robin Williams' Jumanji features many memorable scenes, including the quicksand scene, whose visual effects are broken down by VFX artists.
“I’m Flabbergasted By It”: Why Jumanji’s Original Stampede Scene Still Holds Up 29 Years Later Explained By VFX Artists
VFX artists at Corridor Crew explain why Jumanji's original stampede scene still holds up 29 years after the Robin Williams film was released.
Robin Williams' $262.8M Hit On Netflix Is A Reminder Of Something We've Been Waiting 5 Years For
The '90s Robin Williams classic, Jumanji, is trending on Netflix, reminding us about an overdue movie sequel we've been waiting for news on.
How To Watch Jumanji Movies In Order
The Jumanji franchise has been going on for decades now, and here are how to watch all four films in release order and in chronological order.
Why Jumanji 4 Is Taking So Long After Next Level’s $800M Success Candidly Addressed By Star
Karen Gillan offers a disappointing update on the potential Jumanji 4 and explains why the action-adventure sequel is taking so long to get made.
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OG Jumanji Star Reveals Whether They’ve Been Approached For New Sequels
Exclusive: Original Jumanji star David Alan Grier reveals whether he's been approached for the new sequels led by Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.
"I Don't Care If You're Arnold Schwarzenegger": Jumanji's Crocodile Attack Scene Brutally Dismantled By Expert
A real-life animal expert weighs in on Jumanji's crocodile attack scene, brutally dismantling the realism of the beloved Robin Williams movie.
“Totally Idiotic”: Original Jumanji Author Reveals Scrapped Plans For Ridiculous Sequel
Original Jumanji author Chris Van Allsburg reveals the “totally idiotic” idea producers had pitched him for a sequel to Robin Williams' 1995 movie.
The Rock's Forgotten $2 Billion Franchise Will Fix His Box Office Spiral (Not Just Fast & Furious)
A $2 billion dollar franchise we seem to forget about will help restore Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's unfortunate luck within box offices.
Every Karen Gillan Action Movie Ranked, Worst To Best
Karen Gillan started on Doctor Who and has since become a Hollywood action star. Here is a ranking of her action movies, from worst to best.
Yes, The Jumanji Series Should Be Considered Christmas Movies!
The entire Jumanji franchise has obvious ties to the holiday season, and each film in the series can definitely be seen as a Christmas movie.