Jumanji: The Next Level is a 2019 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan.

The film’s plot takes place two years after Welcome to the Jungle, in which the same group of teenagers, along with an old friend and two unwitting additions, become trapped in Jumanji once again. There, they all find themselves facing new problems and challenges with both old and new avatars, while having to save the land from a new villain to escape.

Jumanji 4 is reportedly on the way, and audience anticipation for the next chapter in the pulpy jungle fantasy series that started all the way back in 1995’s Jumanji couldn’t be higher. The precious movie in the franchise, 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level, teased the potential for new installments in its mid-credits scene. Jumanji 4 will be the next chapter of the rebooted trilogy story which started in 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The Jumanji sequels moved from a board and dice to virtual reality and videogames, an applauded decision by Sony Pictures that’s expected to continue in the fourth Jumanji movie.

Jumanji 4 is still in the very early stages of development, but all signs point to Sony Pictures being keen to keep this franchise going with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan all expected to return. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level grew to be hits for Sony because of their all-star casts and fun reinvention of the 1990s classic. Both movies blend action and comedy with genuine heart, and they did enormously well at the box office, ensuring Jumanji 4 was never off the table (even if the release date for the next Jumanji move is still proving elusive).

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Jumanji 4 has a chance to revisit the original’s characters, and bringing back Kirsten Dunst might just be exactly what the franchise needs.Jumanji 4: Latest News

There’s been little significant news on Jumanji 4 throughout most of 2023. Previous reports had suggested production on the new Jumanji movie would start earlier in the year. However, these reports were never substantiated by Sony Pictures, and it’s also likely the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes pushed back whatever plans were in place. While there’s been no official updates or news on the movie though, there have been some casting rumors covered by several outlets.

It’s been reported in multiple locations since mid-2023 that Brendan Fraser is in talks to join the cast of Jumanji 4 (via Fandomwire). There has been no confirmation of this from Sony, the Jumanji cast, or Brendan Fraser himself. However, given his work on 00s action franchises like The Mummy, it’s clear to see how he’d be a good fit for a movie like Jumanji 4. If the rumors turn out to be accurate the cast addition will up the audience appeal for the next Jumanji movie significantly, especially given Brendan Fraser’s performance in 2022’s The Whale.

Jumanji 4 Is Confirmed

Various cast and crew members involved with Jumanji: The Next Level have confirmed that Jumanji 4 is on the way. Dwayne Johnson was the first to hint at ties between the third and fourth movies. Jake Kasdan then went on to confirm the movie was in development in March 2020. In November 2022, producer Hiram Garcia revealed that the movie would begin production following filming being wrapped on Jake Kasdan and Dwayne Johnson’s movie Red One.

Jumanji 4: Cast

Jake Kasdan has confirmed that the stars of the previous two movies will be returning for the cast of Jumanji 4. This includes Dwayne Johnson (Moana), Kevin Hart (Central Intelligence), Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda), and Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy). It is also likely that their younger heroes who get sucked into the game will make a return, including Alex Wolff (Hereditary), Ser’Darius Blain (Fortress), Madison Iseman (Annabelle Comes Home), and Morgan Turner (Wonderstruck).

Jumanji: The Next Level also introduced some new cast members, including Danny DeVito (It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), and Awkwafina (Raya and the Last Dragon) — all of whom could also return for Jumanji 4. Brendan Fraser (The Mummy) is rumored to be attached to join the cast, though there’s been nothing officially confirmed around this.