Sony Pictures has dropped the first trailer for Jumanji: Open World, the third and final chapter in the blockbuster reboot series. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are back in action, but this time the stakes are higher than ever—the video game world of Jumanji is breaking out of the screen and into our reality.
The trailer opens with the familiar crew in their avatar forms, but soon the chaos shifts. Instead of the players being sucked into the game, the game itself spills into the real world. Spencer (Alex Wolff) and his mom Janice (Marin Hinkle) find themselves trapped inside Jumanji, while the avatars—Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Franklin "Mouse" Finbar, Professor Sheldon Oberon, and Ruby Roundhouse—are left to navigate a world they don't understand. It's a clever twist on the body-swap premise that made the previous films so popular.
A Franchise Worth Billions
The Jumanji reboot series has been a massive win for Sony, pulling in over $2 billion worldwide. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) was a phenomenon, earning $961.6 million on a modest $90 million budget. Its sequel, The Next Level (2019), added another $803.3 million. With that kind of track record, Open World is shaping up to be a major holiday box office contender.
The new film picks up after the events of The Next Level, which saw the group reunite for another adventure inside the game. This time, the rules have changed completely. The avatars are no longer confined to the jungle—they're in the real world, and so are the dangers. Expect plenty of action, comedy, and the chemistry that made the franchise a fan favorite.
Who's in the Cast?
Alongside the core quartet, the film brings back Nick Jonas as Jefferson "Seaplane" McDonough, Awkwafina as Ming Fleetfoot, and Danny DeVito as Eddie Gilpin. Wolff and Hinkle reprise their roles as the real-world counterparts, adding a layer of emotional stakes to the chaos. The cast is rounded out by a mix of familiar faces and new additions, though Sony is keeping some details under wraps.
For fans of the original 1995 film starring Robin Williams, this new trilogy has reimagined the concept for a modern audience, swapping the board game for a video game that transforms players into larger-than-life heroes. Open World takes that idea one step further, blurring the line between game and reality.
With a release date of December 25, 2026, Jumanji: Open World is poised to be a festive treat for moviegoers. The trailer promises a wild ride, and with the franchise's history of delivering both laughs and thrills, this final chapter is sure to be an event. For more on upcoming action films, check out our look at Chris Hemsworth's latest project or the gritty new WWII epic from Peter Berg.
As the release date approaches, expect more trailers and promotional material to drop. But for now, the first look at Jumanji: Open World has set the internet abuzz. The question is: can the team save the world before it's too late? We'll find out this Christmas.
