Dwayne Johnson Announces Danny DeVito's Jumanji 3 Shoot Completion with Emotional Tribute
Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson has officially confirmed the wrap of co-star Danny DeVito's shooting schedule for the highly anticipated Jumanji 3. The announcement came through a series of heartfelt social media posts featuring photos from the film sets alongside DeVito and fellow actor Kevin Hart.
Heartfelt Social Media Announcement and Tribute
In his emotional post, Johnson wrote: "That's an official Jumanji wrap on the one and the only, Danny DeVito. To work with you and learn from you has been an honor ~ and to call you my friend, will always be a privilege. Thank you, brother for your anchoring heart and JOY throughout our Jumanji franchise. Let's tell more stories together."
The actor added a playful note: "ps, please keep smilin' and please keep exfoliating the top of your head." This announcement comes just three months after production began in November 2025, marking a relatively swift production timeline for the major franchise film.
Production Timeline and Cast Reunion
Johnson had previously announced the start of filming for this new Jumanji installment by sharing an image from the first table read in Los Angeles. At that time, he expressed: "Officially kicking off production of 'JUMANJI', at our cast table read in Los Angeles - where we will film as well. What a massive, fun, heartfelt adventure. Feels emotionally appropriate for our beloved 'JUMANJI' franchise to end on this beautiful grace note of our final film."
The actor further elaborated on the cast reunion: "Amazing to get the whole gang back together, and our jaws were hurting from laughing so hard. We all talked about how much we've missed this kinda joy and fun. Let's make a good one."
Sentimental Easter Egg Revealed
In a particularly touching revelation, Johnson disclosed a sentimental Easter egg that connects the new film to the franchise's origins. He explained that a pair of dice worn as a necklace by his character, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, are actually from the original 1995 Jumanji film. This serves as a special tribute to the late Robin Williams, who starred in the original movie that launched the beloved franchise.
Jumanji Franchise Background and Success
The Jumanji franchise, originally adapted from Chris Van Allsburg's 1981 picture book, became an instant classic with the release of the first film by Sony Pictures in 1995. After more than two decades, the franchise was successfully rebooted with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in 2017, which reimagined the magical board game as a video game adventure.
The commercial success of the reboot has been remarkable:
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) grossed an impressive USD 962.5 million worldwide
- Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) followed with strong box office performance, earning approximately USD 800 million globally
Jumanji 3 Cast and Production Details
Directed by Jake Kasdan, the upcoming Jumanji 3 will see the return of franchise regulars including:
- Kevin Hart
- Jack Black
- Karen Gillan
- Nick Jonas
- Dwayne Johnson
Additionally, actors from the previous films who portrayed the real-world teenagers are expected to reprise their roles, including Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Ser'Darius Blaine, and Morgan Turner. The cast will also feature Awkwafina, adding to the ensemble's star power.
The production represents what Johnson has described as the "final film" in the current Jumanji franchise iteration, making this wrap announcement particularly significant for fans who have followed the series' journey from its 1995 origins through its successful modern reboots.
