Jumanji: Next Level, directed by Jake Kasdan, joins HBO Max’s catalog on August 5, 2026. Direct sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, this adventure-comedy reunites the heroes as they dive back into the unpredictable world of Jumanji, with notable changes in the avatars portrayed by the cast.
When Spencer decides to fix the Jumanji video game and head back on his own, his friends Martha, Fridge, and Bethany set off after him to bring him back to the real world. But the rules have shifted. The players discover that their avatars no longer resemble the people they used to be, while two new players—Spencer’s grandfather and his former friend—are also drawn into the adventure.
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan are back in their roles alongside Nick Jonas, while Danny DeVito, Danny Glover and Awkwafina join the cast. The avatar swaps let the comedians inhabit a wide array of very different personas, one of the film's key engines of comedy.
Following the blockbuster Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jake Kasdan broadens the game’s universe with fresh locales, tougher obstacles and a host of new creatures. Deserts, snow‑capped peaks and verdant forests partly replace the original film’s scenery, giving this new chapter a broader scope.
Blending humor, action and family adventure, Jumanji: Next Level preserves the spirit of its predecessor while refreshing its formula thanks to its avatar-switch concept and the arrival of new characters.
Available on HBO Max starting August 5, 2026, Jumanji: Next Level lets you rediscover the saga’s second installment ahead of the cinema release of the next film, Jumanji: Welcome to Our World, due in December 2026.
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