Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an action-adventure comedy from 2017, directed by Jake Kasdan. This movie is a modern follow-up to the 1995 film, putting a new spin on the story by turning the classic board game into a video game. Four high school students—Spencer, Martha, Fridge, and Bethany—end up in detention when they find the game and get pulled into its jungle setting.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle |
| Genre: | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Jake Kasdan |
| Main Cast: | Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas |
| Release Date: | December 20, 2017 |
| Banner: | Columbia Pictures, Matt Tolmach Productions, Radar Pictures |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | $90 million |
| Runtime: | 1h 47m |
While in the game, they take on the roles of their selected avatars: Spencer is Dr. Smolder Bravestone, a strong explorer played by Dwayne Johnson; Martha is Ruby Roundhouse, a fierce fighter played by Karen Gillan; Fridge becomes Moose Finbar, a zoologist portrayed by Kevin Hart; and Bethany takes on the role of Professor Shelly Oberon, a mapmaker voiced by Jack Black. To find their way out, they must complete a risky mission that involves battling wild animals and facing the evil John Hardin.
This film mixes humor and action while sharing important messages about friendship and accepting oneself. As the characters face various challenges, they learn to work together and appreciate their true identities. With a combination of nostalgia and new storytelling, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a hit, leading to a sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, which came out in 2019.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Screenshot
