Jumanji: Open World trailer shows the game breaking into the real world
Sony Pictures released a new trailer and photos on 28 October for Jumanji: Open World, the final film in the trilogy, showing the game breaking out of its console into the real world before its 25 December cinema release.
TL;DR
- Sony has released a new trailer and photos for Jumanji: Open World.
- The game escapes its console and unleashes chaos in the real world.
- Director Jake Kasdan returns, with a Christmas Day cinema release listed.
- A UK distributor listing shows 23 December.
What the Jumanji: Open World trailer shows
The studio’s synopsis says the heroes have escaped the jungles of Jumanji before. This time, the game breaks free of its console and spills its chaos into our world, according to BroadwayWorld.
Sony bills the film as the final installment of the trilogy. Actor Dwayne Johnson, comedian Kevin Hart, actor Jack Black and actor Karen Gillan all reunite for it.
Jumanji: Open World cast and crew
Director Jake Kasdan returns to the franchise and co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg. The film is based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, according to the BroadwayWorld credits.
Producers include Matt Tolmach, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Kasdan and Johnson. The wider cast includes Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain and Rhys Darby, with Nick Jonas and Danny DeVito, according to Bleeding Cool.
Jumanji: Open World UK release date
Sony Pictures Entertainment (UK + EIRE) is listed as distributor, with a UK release date of 23 December 2026, according to DCM’s film listing. Some outlets list 25 December, so check your local cinema before booking.
There is a Scottish connection too. Scottish actor Karen Gillan returns to the cast.
The film lands in a busy festive period for blockbusters, with Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday also on the schedule, as seen in new concept art shown at the Shanghai Expo. Sony’s other big 2026 release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is covered in our review.
Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed 28 October 2026.
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