Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Movie Details:

Based on	Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg Jumanji by Greg Taylor, Jim Strain, Chris Van Allsburg, Jonathan Hensleigh
Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Release date	December 5, 2017 (Grand Rex) December 20, 2017 (United States)
Running time	1hr 59min
Age rating	PG-13
Starring	Dwayne Johnson Jack Black Kevin Hart Karen Gillan Nick Jonas Bobby Cannavale Rhys Darby
Directed by	Jake Kasdan
Screenplay by	Chris McKenna Erik Sommers Scott Rosenberg Jeff Pinkner
Story by	Chris McKenna
Produced by	Matt Tolmach William Teitler
Cinematography by	Gyula Pados
Edited by	Mark Helfrich Steve Edwards
Music by	Henry Jackman
Production Company	Columbia Pictures Matt Tolmach Productions Seven Bucks Productions
Distributor	Sony Pictures Releasing

Cast & Characters:

• Dwayne Johnson as Spencer Gilpin, transformed into Dr. Xander “Smolder” Bravestone
• Kevin Hart as Anthony “Fridge” Johnson, transformed into Franklin “Mouse” Finbar
• Jack Black as Bethany Walker, transformed into Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon
• Karen Gillan as Martha Kaply, transformed into Ruby Roundhouse
• Rhys Darby as Nigel Billingsley, the game guide
• Bobby Cannavale as Russell Van Pelt, a reimagined antagonist
• Nick Jonas as Alex Vreeke, trapped in the game since 1996 and transformed into Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough
• Alex Wolff as Young Spencer Gilpin
• Ser’Darius Blain as Young Fridge
• Madison Iseman as Young Bethany
• Morgan Turner as Young Martha
• Additional cast members include:
• Marin Hinkle as Spencer’s Mom
• Tracey Bonner as Fridge’s Mom
• John Rhys-Davies as Ranjan’s Father
• Jim Cummings voicing Kaa, Colonel Hathi, and M.C. Monkey

Storyline:

The film follows a group of teenagers who discover Jumanji, now transformed into a video game, twenty-two years after the events of the original film. When they start playing, they find themselves trapped inside the game as adult avatars, each with unique abilities. The group must work together to complete a dangerous quest and escape, alongside another player who has been trapped since 1996.

About Movie:

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an American adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan. It serves as the third installment in the Jumanji film series and a standalone sequel to the 1995 film Jumanji. The screenplay was crafted by the writing teams of Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, along with Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner, based on a story conceived by McKenna.

Production Details

Principal photography began in Honolulu in September 2016 and concluded in Atlanta in December. The film includes notable references to the original Jumanji film as a tribute to Robin Williams, who starred in the first movie.

Release and Reception

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle premiered at the Grand Rex in Paris on December 5, 2017, and was released in the United States on December 20, 2017. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor and performances. It grossed approximately $962.5 million worldwide, making it the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2017.

Legacy

The success of Welcome to the Jungle led to a sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, which was released on December 13, 2019. The film revitalized interest in the Jumanji franchise, introducing a new generation to its adventurous spirit and comedic charm.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget	$90,000,000
Opening Day	$36,169,328
Domestic Collection	$404,540,171
International Collection	$558,002,774
Worldwide Collection	$962,544,585