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Dwayne Johnson pays tribute to Robin Williams as title of Jumanji 4 is revealed

  • On Monday, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black debuted footage for Jumanji: Open World at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, with Sony Pictures scheduling the film for Christmas Day 2026.
  • Following 2017's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and 2019's Jumanji: The Next Level, which earned $950 million and $801 million globally, Johnson noted the production honors original 1995 star Robin Williams by featuring one of the film's original dice in every single scene.
  • The trailer depicted video game avatars Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Franklin Mouse Finbar, and Professor Shelly Oberon transported into the real world, with characters stuck in demo mode as the jungle-based game leaks into a New England town.
  • Alongside the lead trio, Karen Gillan, Danny DeVito, and Nick Jonas reprise their roles, with scenes showing avatars called to a bar by DeVito's character and confrontations including Ruby Roundhouse.
  • The film was previously set for December 11, 2026, one week before Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday, but shifted to Christmas Day, as Johnson insisted the film will be the biggest of the franchise while suggesting this entry may conclude his involvement.
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