Dwayne Johnson Begins Filming Final Jumanji in LA

Dwayne Johnson has begun filming the third installment of the rebooted Jumanji franchise in Los Angeles, marking the start of production for what he described as the series' final chapter. The actor, reprising his role as Dr. Xander "Smolder" Bravestone, shared behind-the-scenes glimpses on social media, including a first-look photo of the ensemble cast in their signature in-game outfits. The film is scheduled for release on December 11, 2026.

Production kicked off with the cast's first table read, capturing Johnson alongside co-stars Kevin Hart as Franklin "Mouse" Finbar, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon, and Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse. The image shows them posed on a city street, evoking the video game chaos central to the franchise. Returning director Jake Kasdan, who helmed the 2017 hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its 2019 sequel Jumanji: The Next Level, is writing and directing this entry. Kasdan recently collaborated with Johnson on the 2024 holiday film Red One.

Johnson highlighted the tribute to the original 1995 Jumanji star Robin Williams during a video from the Universal Studios lot. Pointing to a necklace featuring a dice pendant, he...