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The Rock Wraps Jumanji 3, Dedicates Finale to Robin Williams

Dwayne Johnson has officially wrapped filming on the third installment of the rebooted Jumanji franchise. He shared the news on Instagram, expressing deep gratitude for the creative experience and dedicating the film's finale to the late Robin Williams. The film is reportedly scheduled for a Christmas season theatrical release. The previous two films in the series were massive global box office successes, earning nearly two billion dollars combined.

Key Points: Dwayne Johnson Wraps Filming on Jumanji 3

  • Final filming complete
  • Dedicated to Robin Williams
  • Christmas release planned
  • Part of billion-dollar franchise
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson wraps up 'Jumanji 3'

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announces the final wrap on the new Jumanji film, dedicating the project to the late Robin Williams.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson wraps up 'Jumanji 3'
"this finale is for you - Dwayne Johnson on Robin Williams"

Los Angeles, March 31

Actor Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, has finished shooting for the third part of 'Jumanji'.

On Monday, Dwayne took to Instagram and shared an update on the film's shooting schedule.

He wrote, " An official FINAL wrap on one of the most fun and pure creative joy experiences I've ever had in my entire career - the adventure of JUMANJI."

Dwayne also gave a shout-out to the team of 'Jumanji'.

"I'm a grateful and lucky sob to have had a front row seat to witness this insanely talented cast showcase their comedy chops combined with heart and mana across this 10 year+ long adventure. Cheers to my director, writer, collaborator, and friend Jake Kasdan. It's been my privilege to be directed by you, as we've unearthed all these wild characters together in the world of JUMANJI. And lastly, to Robin Williams ~ this finale is for you. The character of Dr Smolder Bravestone was my absolute honor to play in your spirit with the deepest respect, love and JOY," he added.

Dwayne also shared several BTS images from the sets. Check out here.

Reportedly, the film will hit the theatres during Christmas time.

The first instalment of the new 'Jumanji' franchise, 2017's 'Welcome to the Jungle,' launched on December 20 and became a box office smash; the movie earned over 960 million USD worldwide to become the fifth-highest-grossing film of the year.

The sequel, 2019's 'Jumanji: The Next Level,' also brought in a massive haul, grossing over 800 million USD worldwide.The 'Jumanji' reboot series, which follows a group of teenagers who find themselves trapped inside a video game, stars Johnson, Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan.Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Marin Hinkle, Bebe Neuwirth, Lamorne Morris and Rhys Darby also return for the next instalment, with Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes joining as new cast members, according to Variety.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The box office numbers are insane! Over 900 million USD? That's more than some of our biggest Bollywood blockbusters combined. Hollywood's global reach is something else. Hope the third one is just as good.
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Aman W
Honestly, I found the last one a bit repetitive. The concept was fresh in 2017, but hope they bring something new to the table this time. Still, The Rock and Kevin Hart's chemistry is always a win.
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Sarah B
Living in Mumbai, these big Hollywood releases are always an event. The VFX and adventure are top-notch. It's nice to see a franchise that's actually fun for all ages without being too violent.
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Karthik V
The tribute to Robin Williams got me. The original Jumanji was a huge part of my childhood. It's good to see the new cast carrying that legacy forward with so much respect. December release can't come soon enough!
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Nisha Z
Jack Black is the secret star of these movies for me! His comedy timing is brilliant. Hope they give Karen Gillan more to do this time as well. The ensemble cast is what makes it work.

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