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Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black Return in New ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer
Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan are returning for another adventure in Jumanji: Open World. Sony Pictures released a new trailer on October 28, offering a glimpse of the franchise’s next chapter, in which the game escapes its console and brings its dangers into the real world.
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Set around Christmas, the trailer introduces Spencer and his mother as they are drawn into the game. Their arrival brings an unexpected change to the familiar group, with Spencer’s mother taking on the avatar of Dr. Smolder Bravestone, while Spencer assumes the role of Ruby Roundhouse. As events unfold, the characters discover that what happens inside Jumanji now carries consequences beyond the game.
The stakes become particularly serious when Ruby warns that losing could leave them with no home to return to, adding that there will be no reset or second chance.
The trailer also features the comedy and action associated with the previous instalments, although the threat now extends beyond the game’s familiar environment.
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Johnson reprises his role as Dr. Smolder Bravestone, while Black returns as Professor Shelly Oberon. Hart is back as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar, and Gillan reprises her role as Ruby Roundhouse. Awkwafina also returns as Ming Fleetfoot. Other familiar faces include Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Nick Jonas and Danny DeVito.
The film also introduces Brittany O’Grady, Burn Gorman and Nasim Pedrad to the franchise. while Lamorne Morris returns after his appearance in Jumanji: The Next Level. Jake Kasdan returns as director and worked on the story with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg.
With this release, the Jumanji franchise reaches its fifth film, while the modern trilogy prepares to conclude.
The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 25, 2026, bringing Johnson, Black and the returning cast together for what is billed as their last adventure in this chapter of Jumanji.
