Dwayne Johnson Jumanji 4 filming has officially started in Los Angeles, bringing back familiar faces from the blockbuster franchise. On November 20, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Alex Wolff were seen on set working on new scenes for the highly anticipated fourth movie.
Main Cast Returns for New Adventure
The production kicked off on November 19 at Universal Pictures studios in Los Angeles. Dwayne Johnson and co-stars Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan were each spotted in their signature explorer costumes, reviving the roles loved by audiences since the franchise’s revival in 2017. Alex Wolff, another returning star, was seen dressed casually in a tan puffer jacket and jeans as the group filmed on various city locations.
Dwayne Johnson Honors Robin Williams
Dwayne Johnson revealed that the new movie will pay tribute to Robin Williams, who starred in the original Jumanji film released in 1995. On his Instagram, Johnson shared a behind-the-scenes look at the first day of filming and offered fans a special detail about his character Dr. Smolder Bravestone.
“As you see, a little Easter egg for Dr. Bravestone,”
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“This is the dice from the original Jumanji with Robin Williams, as a show of respect and a way of honoring Robin and this entire franchise he started as we film our very last Jumanji, the big finale.”
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Release Date and What’s Ahead
The new installment in the Jumanji series is scheduled for release on December 11, 2026. Returning stars like Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and Alex Wolff will once again join Dwayne Johnson in bringing adventure to life, with several new cast members also expected to appear. The film aims to balance nostalgia for longtime fans while introducing new elements, as production teams film across Los Angeles and work with Universal Pictures to recreate the magic of the earlier movies.
The return of these popular actors, especially with the added tribute to Robin Williams, signals a heartfelt and energetic continuation of the Jumanji story that many fans are eager to see unfold in theaters.
