Phil Roberts 
Reunite with Dr. Smolder Bravestone and his fellow avatars on the new character posters for Sony’s Jumanji: Open World.
It feels like an eternity since Robin Williams first rolled the dice and unleashed the magic of Jumanji, but with the countdown now underway, it’s almost time for the franchise to come full circle! We’re just weeks away from Jumanji: Open World, the long-awaited threequel to Sony’s hugely successful rebooted adventures, and the extra lives are running out. Jake Kasdan’s latest outing promises to bring this chapter of the franchise to a fitting conclusion, delivering one last wild ride that brings the pieces of the game together and takes us right back to where it all began.
Dwayne Johnson returns as Dr. Xander ‘Smolder’ Bravestone, joined once again by Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse, Kevin Hart as Franklin ‘Mouse’ Finbar, and Jack Black as Professor Sheldon ‘Shelly’ Oberon. With this formidable quartet back in action, the film has all the ingredients for another blockbuster adventure. And with nostalgic callbacks to Robin Williams’ beloved original woven into the latest escapade, Jumanji: Open World looks ready to deliver a fitting tribute to the franchise’s roots while giving its modern heroes one final adventure to remember.
But that’s not all! Sony Pictures has rolled out a fresh batch of character posters, putting its glorious ensemble cast center stage and giving fans another exciting glimpse at the heroes preparing to enter the game. Check them out below.
DR. SMOULDER BRAVESTONE
PROFESSOR SHELDON “SHELLY” OBERON
RUBY ROUNDHOUSE
FRANKLIN “MOUSE” FINBAR
SYNOPSIS
“This Christmas, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are reunited in Jumanji: Open World, the hilarious final instalment of the globally beloved action-adventure trilogy. Our heroes have escaped the perilous jungles of Jumanji before, but this time Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world.”
CAST & CREW
In addition to returning stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, the film features a strong supporting cast. Returning cast members include Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Ser’Darius Blaine, Morgan Turner, Bebe Neuwirth, Danny DeVito, Lamorne Morris, Marin Hinkle, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, and Rhys Darby. There are also new additions. These include Brittany O’Grady, Burn Gorman, Dan Hildebrand, and Jack Jewkes.
RELEASE
What an epic collection of character posters! Jumanji: Open World looks set to deliver another crazy rollercoaster ride of action, adventure, and unbridled mayhem, and we’re more than ready to climb aboard! The latest trailer served up everything you could possibly want from a Jumanji adventure. From stampeding rhinos and fearsome thugs to outrageous action, laugh-out-loud comedy, and even a BAZOOKA, it’s safe to say Jake Kasdan is throwing absolutely everything into this final outing.
So get ready to join our favorite Jumanji avatars for one last ride! After all, this isn’t just another trip into the game; it’s a chance to bring the adventure full circle and celebrate everything that has made this franchise such a fan favorite. When the dust finally settles this December, the game will return to its original box, ready to take pride of place back on the shelf. But what a ride it has been!
Roll the dice, gather your team, and prepare for one final adventure!
Jumanji: Open World was originally expected to premiere on December 11, 2026. However, because it clashed with Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday, Sony pushed the US release back to Christmas Day. The UK release date is set for December 23rd.
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
