Dwayne Johnson Drops Major Jumanji 3 Update Fans Have Been Waiting For

The next Jumanji just hit go, and if you take Dwayne Johnson at his word, this might be the last roll of the dice. Here is what he just revealed and why it sounds like a true sendoff.

Production is officially underway

Johnson says cameras are gearing up on what he is calling the final film in the modern Jumanji run. The cast just held their table read in Los Angeles — and that is where the movie will shoot too. He is framing this one as a big, crowd-pleasing adventure with a lot of heart, and he admits it feels like the right moment to close the book on the franchise.

A quiet nod to Robin Williams

Johnson also teased a specific tribute to the 1995 original: his character, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, will wear a necklace that features the dice from the original Jumanji. He describes it as a small way to honor and thank Robin Williams. As for the vibe in the room, he says the reunion energy was strong and the cast was laughing hard enough to walk out with sore jaws.

Who is back and who is steering

The core foursome is intact: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black reunited in L.A. for the table read. Jake Kasdan returns to direct and co-write with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg.

• First Jumanji in this run to shoot primarily in Los Angeles (not Hawaii or Atlanta)
• Sony has it set for a Christmas 2026 release
• Johnson is positioning it as the franchise’s final chapter

One last echo from the original

Johnson capped his update with a line fans will recognize from the 1995 film:

"...in order for you to end the game, you must save Jumanji and call out its name."