**Jumanji 3 Now in Production, Set for Christmas 2026 Release**

Exciting news for fans of the Jumanji franchise: *Jumanji 3* is officially in production! Actor Dwayne Johnson confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared this evening. The post featured a live update from the cast table read in Los Angeles, which included the return of familiar faces such as Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and Kevin Hart. The film is directed by Jake Kasdan.

Johnson wrote, “Officially kicking off production of Jumanji, at our cast table read in Los Angeles where we will film as well 👏🏾👏🏾 🥂. What a massive, fun, heartfelt adventure. Feels emotionally appropriate for our beloved Jumanji franchise to end on this beautiful grace note of our final film. Amazing to get the whole gang back together, and our jaws were hurting from laughing so hard 😂😂 We all talked about how much we’ve missed this kinda joy and fun 🥹😊 🤜🏾🤛🏻 Let’s make a good one.”

The film is scheduled to hit theaters during Christmas 2026. It is directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Kasdan himself, alongside Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg.

A Notable Tribute

One particularly meaningful detail revealed by Johnson is a necklace he wears in the film—featuring the dice from the original 1995 *Jumanji* movie. Johnson explained this as “a way of paying homage, love and respect to the great Robin Williams,” the beloved star of the original film.

A Successful Franchise Continues

The *Jumanji* franchise has been a significant hit, with the first three films collectively grossing over $2 billion worldwide. Much of that commercial success comes from the two recent installments starring Johnson: *Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle* (2017) and *Jumanji: The Next Level* (2019). Initially, many were skeptical about continuing the franchise more than 20 years after the original. However, the recent films have proven that the series still resonates with audiences.

Is This the Final Chapter?

While *Jumanji 3* is being promoted as the conclusion of this particular continuation of the series, it remains to be seen whether it will be the definitive final film in the franchise. For now, this installment appears to serve as a heartfelt finale for the current cast.

Fans can look forward to *Jumanji 3* in theaters during the Christmas season of 2026. Stay tuned for more updates as production progresses!
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