Jumanji: Open World

Who should watch it?

Jumanji: Open World is built first for fans of the modern franchise who want to see where the characters go next. It also works as accessible entry-level entertainment for viewers discovering the series, since the real-world premise gives newcomers an immediate hook without requiring deep franchise knowledge. If you enjoy ensemble casts with strong comedic chemistry, fast-paced adventure, and blockbusters that balance laughs with action, this is a natural fit. The Jumanji series targets a wide audience — families, teens, and adults who want a fun, energetic movie — and Open World carries that same broad appeal into a fresh scenario.

Pros

• Returning director Jake Kasdan provides creative continuity across all three modern films
• Full core cast returns: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and more
• Inverted real-world premise is a sharp evolution that keeps the franchise feeling fresh
• Wide appeal for families, teens, and adventure comedy fans
• Columbia Pictures and Seven Bucks Productions backing ensures franchise-level production scale

Cons

• Currently in post-production — runtime, final trailers, and full details are not yet available
• The real-world premise is a meaningful tonal shift; some fans invested in the game-world setting may need to adjust
• Jumanji: The Next Level had a more divided reception than Welcome to the Jungle, so expectations are cautious
• No user ratings or reviews available yet given the December 2026 release date

If you liked this movie

The most essential companions to Jumanji: Open World are the two films that came before it in the modern series — Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level — which establish the characters and the rules the new film plays with. The original Jumanji (1995) is worth revisiting for a thematic parallel: a board game that brought the jungle into the real world, which closely mirrors Open World's inverted premise. For more game-world adventure, Free Guy and Ready Player One both deliver the mix of humor, stakes, and digital-world logic that Jumanji fans enjoy. The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves are strong picks for viewers who want ensemble adventure built around fantasy and game universes. Zathura: A Space Adventure rounds out the group as the closest genre sibling — a game that transforms real life into a survival scenario.