Sony Unveils Trailer for Jumanji: Open World
According to Sony, the official trailer for Jumanji: Open World offers fans their first look at the returning ensemble cast. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan all reprise their starring roles in the third installment of the rebooted franchise.
The upcoming film follows the global box office success of 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level. Together, those two previous entries grossed more than $1.7 billion worldwide, according to studio data. The modern franchise reimagines the 1995 original film that starred the late Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst, shifting the premise from a traditional board game to a video game.
Cast and Creative Team Behind the Franchise’s Return
Alongside the core quartet of Johnson, Hart, Black, and Gillan, the ensemble features several returning actors. According to production announcements, Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, Marin Hinkle, Bebe Neuwirth, Lamorne Morris, and Rhys Darby are all back. Newcomers Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes also join the cast for the third film.
Behind the camera, Jake Kasdan returns to direct the project. Kasdan also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg. Producers on the film include Matt Tolmach, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Kasdan.
Holiday Box Office Strategy and Release Window
Sony initially scheduled the film for a December 11 release before pushing it back to Christmas. According to scheduling details, the new holiday release places Jumanji: Open World in theaters shortly after the December 18 debuts of Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday, a competitive box office window that fans have dubbed “Dunesday.”
Did you know? The first two films in the modern Jumanji reboot series earned over $1.7 billion globally by transitioning the classic 1995 board game concept into a modern video game environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Jumanji: Open World scheduled to release in theaters?
Sony scheduled the film to release on Christmas, following an initial plan for a December 11 debut.
Who is directing Jumanji: Open World?
Jake Kasdan directs the film, having also co-written the screenplay with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg.
Which main cast members are returning for the third film?
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan all return as the core group of in-game avatars.
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