Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for Jumanji: Open World, the third installment of the modern saga that brings back Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart. The preview arrives at a key moment in the promotional campaign, just two months before its arrival in Spanish theaters, and confirms that the formula that turned the franchise into a box-office phenomenon continues to bet on chaotic humor and zany situations.
The most striking novelty is the change of setting. The video game that trapped its players inside the jungle for two films is no longer content with that: this time, it threatens to expand into the real world, blurring the line between the screen and the protagonists' daily lives.
The Jumanji video game spills into the real world
Until now, the mechanics of Jumanji were quite clear: a group of people would be absorbed into the game, adopt the appearance of avatars, and have to overcome increasingly dangerous challenges to return home. Jumanji: Open World puts a twist on that premise.
The trailer shows how jungles, deserts, and creatures from the video game begin to invade the characters' daily lives, turning every corner into a scene of danger. Spencer, one of the protagonists with the most experience inside Jumanji, finds himself dragged back into the center of the chaos, though now with new participants who make the situation even more complicated.
Among the most talked-about moments in the preview is the confusion of a child who discovers that, inside the game, he has taken on the appearance of a completely different adult man. The scene is further complicated by the appearance of a disproportionate weapon and the attempts of Spencer's mother to bring some order to a setting where that is almost impossible.
A threat with no room for error
Beyond the comedic tone, the trailer introduces an element that raises the story's tension. The protagonists warn that if they fail their mission, they could lose their home forever. It is no longer just about getting out of the video game, but about preventing Jumanji from ending up destroying the real world.
The preview insists that this time there will be no restarts or second chances, an idea that connects with the spirit of the original 1995 film, starring Robin Williams, where the dangers of the board game also ended up breaking into reality.
Dwayne Johnson and the cast that revived the franchise
The return of Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart is, once again, one of the film's biggest draws. The four actors were responsible for turning the Jumanji relaunch into a commercial success thanks to a comedic chemistry that worked especially well when their characters lost control of the situation.
Johnson repeats as the group's action hero, while Kevin Hart provides that nervous counterpoint that has delivered some of the most memorable moments in the saga. Jack Black and Karen Gillan complete a quartet that, as the trailer suggests, feels comfortable once again within the general disorder.
Jumanji: Open World is directed once again by Jake Kasdan, who was also at the helm of the two previous installments, and Sony Pictures presents it as the conclusion of this modern trilogy of the franchise.
Two films that surpassed 1.7 billion dollars
When Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle hit theaters in 2017, it faced a considerable challenge: updating a beloved story by replacing the original board game with a video game console. The result was a worldwide gross of approximately 962 million dollars.
Its sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, released in 2019, maintained that commercial momentum with more than 800 million dollars grossed internationally. Between both installments, the franchise surpassed 1.76 billion dollars, a figure that explains why Sony Pictures has decided to reunite the same creative and acting team for this third film.
Part of the success of those two productions did not depend solely on visual effects, but on the exchange of identities between the players and their avatars, as well as the way the protagonists had to adapt to the skills and limitations of their new bodies within the game. Jumanji: Open World seems ready to maintain those ingredients, but by expanding the board until the entire planet becomes part of the game.
Release date and full cast
Jumanji: Open World will arrive in Spanish theaters on December 25, 2026, a Christmas date in keeping with the family-friendly and adventurous tone that has characterized the franchise since its origin.
In addition to Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart, the cast includes Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser'Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Nick Jonas, and Danny DeVito, which opens the door to new combinations between players and avatars.
The main challenge of this third installment will be to surprise an audience that already knows the rules of Jumanji well after two films. Based on what the trailer reveals, the solution involves taking the video game out of its usual territory and bringing the chaos directly to the protagonists' front door.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jumanji: Open World premiere in Spain?
The film will arrive in Spanish theaters on December 25, 2026.
Who is directing Jumanji: Open World?
The direction is in the hands of Jake Kasdan, who was also responsible for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019).
Which actors are returning for this third installment?
Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart are returning, the four protagonists who relaunched the franchise in 2017.
Who is joining the cast?
Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser'Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Nick Jonas, and Danny DeVito are joining the cast.
What is Jumanji: Open World about?
The story shows how the Jumanji video game begins to invade the real world, forcing the protagonists to prevent it from destroying their home, with no possibility of restarts or second chances.
How much did the two previous films in the saga gross?
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) grossed nearly 962 million dollars, while Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) surpassed 800 million, totaling more than 1.76 billion dollars worldwide between the two.
Is this the last film in the modern trilogy?
Yes, Sony Pictures presents Jumanji: Open World as the final installment of this trilogy that began in 2017.
