'Jumanji' enters the real world as Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan return in "demo mode"
Los Angeles, July 29
The official trailer for the much-awaited third 'Jumanji' instalment has been unveiled, bringing back the adventures of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan.
Titled 'Jumanji: Open World', the film's trailer follows the core quartet back in action, continuing the mix of body-swap hijinks, comedy, and much more.
The trailer opens to show Spencer (Alex Wolff) and his friends being summoned to Nora's, where his grandfather gestures to a bald-headed man, only to mark the return of Dr Blackstone (Dwayne Johnson). It is quickly followed by the entrance of Kevin Hart's Franklin Finbar, Jack Black's Oberon and Karen Gillan's Ruby Roundhouse.
The trailer teases how the notorious video game 'Jumanji' has eventually invaded the real world, leaving the four characters stuck in a "demo mode".
"We have a problem. They're video game characters, but they're stuck in demo mode," Spencer explains.
The fun part? Bravestone now speaks in a Spanish accent!
The chaos takes a wild turn after the kids happen to get the characters back into the game, only to find different people in different roles.
Besides the lead stars, returning cast members include Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, Marin Hinkle, Bebe Neuwirth, Lamorne Morris and Rhys Darby, with newcomers Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes, as per Variety.
Directed by Jake Kasdan, the film is written by Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg, and Kasdan. Producers are Matt Tolmach, Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Kasdan.
Originally scheduled for a December 11 release, 'Jumanji 3' is now set to hit theatres on Christmas.
The film arrives on the heels of the global successes of its predecessors. The first, 2017's 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' and 2019's 'Jumanji: The Next Level' grossed over USD 1.7 billion together worldwide.
The rebooted franchise reimagines the iconic 1995 film, which featured the late Robin Williams and a 13-year-old Kirsten Dunst.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, the first reboot was a pleasant surprise. I was skeptical at first, but they nailed it. Hope this third one doesn't feel like a cash grab. The "demo mode" concept sounds fun though.
Body swap humor never gets old! Jack Black as an old man was hilarious in the last one. Now with Awkwafina joining and Danny DeVito? This is going to be epic! Christmas release timing is perfect for family audiences in India too.
I wish they'd bring back some elements from the original 1995 film. Robin Williams' version had a certain magic. The new ones are entertaining but feel more like generic action-comedies rather than a jungle adventure. Still, will probably watch it for Kevin Hart's energy 😄
The box office numbers are insane - 1.7 billion! That's like 14,000 crore rupees! No wonder they're making another one. Hollywood knows how to franchise their hits. Indian cinema should take notes on building consistent universes.
"Different people in different roles" - that's the best part of these movies! The cast switching personalities every film keeps it fresh. Also, glad they're releasing on Christmas - perfect holiday entertainment for the whole family.
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