Sony’s next Jumanji adventure just powered up in a big way. While the core team — Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan — is already back together, the new installment is welcoming a major wave of returning fan favourites.
Nick Jonas, Rhys Darby, Danny DeVito, Lamorne Morris, Bebe Neuwirth and Marin Hinkle are all officially returning, giving the upcoming sequel a cast lineup that looks strikingly close to a full reunion of the modern Jumanji era.
The film, directed by Jake Kasdan, has already begun shooting in Los Angeles, marking the official start of the franchise’s long-awaited next chapter. Two new cast members — Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes — have also joined the ensemble, adding fresh faces to the high-adventure universe.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
A Reunion That Brings Back the Modern Jumanji Energy
Nick Jonas once again suits up as Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough, the rugged pilot avatar trapped inside the game. Rhys Darby returns as the cheerful-yet-mysterious guide Nigel Billingsley.
Danny DeVito is back as Eddie, the grandfather of Spencer whose avatar is played by Dwayne Johnson, while Marin Hinkle reprises her role as Spencer’s mother.
Bebe Neuwirth, who appeared in both the 1995 Robin Williams classic and the 2019 sequel Jumanji: The Next Level, is returning again — tying the original era and the reboot era together in a rare franchise crossover.
Lamorne Morris, who made a cameo in The Next Level, will also be back as Heater Guy.
A Franchise With a Massive Global Following
Since its first big-screen adaptation in 1995, Jumanji has remained one of Sony’s most beloved properties. The reboot, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), transformed the magical board game into a video-game world and became a global phenomenon, earning over $960 million worldwide. Its sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), pulled in another $800 million, solidifying the franchise’s blockbusting longevity.
The upcoming sequel continues with the video-game setup and avatar switching, but plot details are being locked down tightly. What is known is that Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg have penned the script, reuniting the writing team behind the previous hits.
Behind the Scenes & Production Team
The film is being produced by Matt Tolmach, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Jake Kasdan, continuing the creative partnership that helped shape the rebooted universe’s tone — an energetic blend of comedy, character-driven storytelling and high adventure.
The movie is set for release on December 11, 2026, placing it in the heart of the holiday season, the same window that turned previous Jumanji entries into global blockbusters.
