Jumanji (franchise)

Jumanji
The current logo of the franchise
Created by	Chris Van Allsburg
Original work	Jumanji (1981)
Owners	Books: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Films: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Years	1981–present
Print publications
Book(s)	Jumanji (1981) Zathura (2002)
Films and television
Film(s)	Jumanji (1995) Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) Untitled Jumanji: The Next Level sequel (2026)[1]
Animated series	Jumanji (1996–1999)
Games
Traditional	Jumanji: The Game (1995) Zathura: Adventure is Waiting (2005) Jumanji: The Game (2017)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)	Jumanji (1995) Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Jumanji is an American media franchise, based on the children's book Jumanji (1981) and its sequel Zathura (2002), written by Chris Van Allsburg. The first film was produced by TriStar Pictures, and subsequent films by Columbia Pictures, both subsidiaries of Sony Pictures. The franchise follows the adventures of various people who find themselves imperiled when playing an enchanted game that comes with a variety of dangerous jungle elements that the players must survive as they play. Ultimately, the only way to end the disruptions is to finish the game while enduring its dangers.

The franchise includes the films Jumanji (1995), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) and an animated television series which aired from 1996 to 1999. An untitled sequel to The Next Level has been announced as releasing on December 11, 2026.^[2] The first film received mixed reviews from critics, while the three follow-up films received positive critical response. The films have grossed $2 billion collectively at the global box office.