Jumanji 3 Director on Why Kirsten Dunst Didn’t Return

As the next Jumanji sequel approaches its 2026 release, director Jake Kasdan addressed questions about Kirsten Dunst’s absence from the rebooted films, explaining the narrative challenges of including her character. Kasdan also discussed the franchise’s ties to the 1995 original, starring Robin Williams, and the careful effort to honor its legacy while expanding the story. Jake Kasdan … Read more

Jumanji 3 Release Date Set, Dwayne Johnson & Main Adult Cast Expected to Return

A Jumanji 3 release date has been announced. In 2017, Dwayne Johnson starred alongside Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which was directed by Jake Kasdan. A sequel, which was also directed by Kasdan, titled Jumanji: The Next Level then arrived in 2019. In March 2020, Kasdan confirmed … Read more

Jumanji sequel would have had Robin Williams as a talking toad

The original plan for a sequel to 1995’s Jumanji involved the White House and Robin Williams providing the voice of a talking toad. Considering it was a massive hit with audiences, grossing $262 million worldwide, it’s surprising that Jumanji never got a direct sequel. Sure, we got Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Next … Read more

Jumanji Meets Saw: Dewayne Perkins on The Blackening | interview

It’s easy to see why Perkins’ sharp short soon caught the eye of Tracy Oliver (“Girls Trip”), and landed on the desk of director Tim Story (“Barbershop”). Its cinematic expansion, partly penned by Perkins, features a stacked ensemble that includes actors like Jermaine Fowler, Sinqua Walls, Mayo X, Antoinette Robertson, and more—who much like the … Read more