Jumanji: Open World Announced With Robin Williams Tribute and Christmas Release

26 articles · Updated · Deadline · Apr 14

Sony has unveiled the title and first trailer for 'Jumanji: Open World' at CinemaCon, set for release on December 25, 2026.
The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, and features a tribute to Robin Williams with an original dice Easter egg.
This third installment sees the game world invading reality, with returning cast and new twists, and continues the legacy of the 1995 classic.

Is 'Jumanji: Open World' truly the end, or a setup for an even larger cinematic universe?

Can Jack Black's rising star power ensure Jumanji's box office victory this Christmas?

Is Jumanji's real-world invasion a brilliant twist or a sign the franchise is out of ideas?

Beyond a simple tribute, how deeply will the new Jumanji connect to Robin Williams' original story?

What does the original author's creative struggle reveal about Hollywood's treatment of source material?