The first film in the new saga inspired by the Jumanji universe, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle returns to streaming on HBO Max from August 13, 2025. Directed by Jake Kasdan, this fantasy adventure reinvents the 1995 classic in a videogame version starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan. Already available on Prime Video, the film is aimed at families aged 8 and over.
The trailer features a video game as dangerous as it is surprising, turning four teenagers into adventure heroes.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle will air on HBO Max from August 13, 2025. It is also available on Prime Video.
Synopsis: The destiny of four high school students in detention is turned upside down when they are sucked into the world of Jumanji. After discovering an old console containing a video game they'd never heard of, the four youngsters find themselves mysteriously propelled into the heart of the Jumanji jungle, in the bodies of their avatars. They soon discover that you don't play Jumanji, the game plays with you... To return to the real world, they'll have to face the worst dangers and triumph in the ultimate adventure. Otherwise, they'll remain prisoners of Jumanji forever...
With Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the creators offer a modernized version of the universe imagined in 1995. This time, the game takes the form of a retro video console, and propels its players into a virtual world filled with traps, challenges and quests to complete. Each high-school student finds himself trapped in the body of an avatar that is the opposite of his own personality, generating comic situations and strengthening group cohesion as the adventure unfolds.
The film relies on collective energy, constant twists and turns and a steady pace to appeal to a wide audience, while developing a message about self-acceptance and the power of cooperation.
Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan lend their talents to teenagers who discover adventure in an unexpected light. Each actor plays a role against the grain, in a group dynamic that blends humor, action and self-mockery. The film also plays on the contrast between the real world and the game universe, while multiplying references to video game codes.
The result is a familyadventure comedy that's as spectacular as it is entertaining, with visual sequences designed for viewing by all audiences.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is recommended for ages 8 and up, and is equally suitable for children and adults. Younger viewers may enjoy the action scenes and over-the-top characters, while older viewers will appreciate the geeky references and well-crafted gags. The film could appeal to fans of Spy Kids, Ready Player One or Pixels, and to all those who enjoy tales of team adventure in fantastic worlds.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a modern comedy adventure directed by Jake Kasdan, starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan. A dynamic reboot of the cult 1995 film, it transposes the Jumanji universe to a video game world, with humor and action. The film will be available on Max from August 13, 2025, and remains accessible on Prime Video.
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