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Jumanji Franchise to Conclude with Final Film in 2026
12 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Filming for Jumanji 3 has officially begun in Los Angeles
- Entire main cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan, are returning
- Franchise to end with this final installment, set for Christmas 2026 release
As of November 12th, 2025, the filming for the third and final installment of the Jumanji franchise has officially commenced in Los Angeles. This marks the first time a modern Jumanji film is being shot in LA, as the previous two were filmed in Hawaii and Atlanta.
The cast and crew, including fan favorites Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, recently gathered for their first table read, signaling the start of what Johnson calls the "final adventure" in the beloved series. Director Jake Kasdan, who helmed the previous two films, is back at the helm for this concluding chapter.
Johnson has expressed the emotional significance of wrapping up the Jumanji story, noting how much the cast has missed working together. The original writing team, including Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg, is returning to pen the screenplay for this highly anticipated finale, set to release in Christmas 2026.
