Summary:
- “Jumanji 4” is in development with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan returning.
- The release date is pending due to delays from another Dwayne Johnson project.
- While the plot is unclear, the end of “Jumanji: The Next Level” hints that the characters might have entered the real world.
There are reports that “Jumanji 4″ is in development, and fans are eager to know if the original star-studded cast will return and when the movie will be released.
Sony Pictures released “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” in 2017 as a modern twist on the 1995 film, turning it into a video game adventure. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and Nick Jonas, the movie was a big hit.
This success led to a sequel in 2019 called “Jumanji: The Next Level,” and now a fourth film is being planned.
Jumanji 4: Confirmation
Jumanji 4” is officially in the works, with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan all expected to reprise their roles.
In November 2022, producer Hiram Garcia announced that production for the movie would start soon, but that timeline has not been met.
As of March 2024, there has been no progress on “Jumanji 4,” although it has not been canceled.
Jumanji 4: Latest News
As time goes on without major updates, we finally have some news on “Jumanji 4” from one of its stars. Karen Gillan, who plays Ruby Roundhouse, talked about why the movie hasn’t been made yet.
She mentioned that coordinating everyone’s schedules is a challenge, but assured fans that the movie is still going to happen at some point.
Although her update might seem a bit disappointing, it confirms that the project is still in the works.
When Will Jumanji 4 Release?
“Jumanji 4” currently does not have an official release date, though plans for a fourth film and a full trilogy have been hinted at since the reboot began.
After the cliffhanger ending of “The Next Level,” Dwayne Johnson quickly teased “the next Jumanji” on Instagram, suggesting a future installment was imminent.
However, the project has faced delays. Director Jake Kasdan told Collider:
We were just getting into the conversation for Jumanji 4 when the COVID-19 pandemic began, and even then, it was the earliest days of trying to figure out what that would be.
Despite the setbacks, in 2021, producer Hiram Garcia provided an optimistic update to ComicBook.com, saying:
We have a really fun pitch” and “a big vision” for Jumanji 4,” he added, “Once Jake Kasdan and Dwayne Johnson finish Red One, Jumanji is going to be on deck.
Who’s Cast in Jumanji 4?
Jake Kasdan has confirmed that the main cast from the previous two “Jumanji” films will return for “Jumanji 4.
This includes Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Xander Bravestone, Kevin Hart as Franklin Finbar, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon Oberon, and Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse.
The younger versions of the characters are also expected to return, with Alex Wolff reprising his role as Spencer Gilpin, Ser’Darius Blain as Anthony Johnson, Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker, and Morgan Turner as Martha Kaply.
The return of other characters will be confirmed as more details about the film are released.
What is Jumanji 4’s Story?
Details about the story of “Jumanji 4” haven’t been fully revealed yet. But based on the end of “Jumanji: The Next Level,” where jungle animals were seen escaping into the real world, it looks like the game’s characters might have escaped too.
Dwayne Johnson has also hinted on social media that his character, Jurgen the Brutal, will have an important role in the new movie.
Furthermore, Kevin Hart has described “Jumanji 4” as the last movie for him and Johnson in the series, suggesting that it will wrap up the story and be the final installment of the franchise.
What is Jumanji 4: The Final Level?
Numerous fan-made trailers titled “Jumanji: The Final Level” have been circulating online, leading some people to mistakenly think this is the title of the fourth film. However, “Jumanji 4” has not been officially named yet.
