Jumanji (franchise)
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.
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| Created by | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Original work | Jumanji (1981) |
| Owner | Books: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Films: Sony Pictures Entertainment |
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| Animated series | Jumanji (1996–1999) |
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| Starring | 1995 cast Robin Williams Kirsten Dunst David Alan Grier Bonnie Hunt Jonathan Hyde Bebe Neuwirth 2005 cast Josh Hutcherson Jonah Bobo Dax Shepard Kristen Stewart Tim Robbins 2017 cast Dwayne Johnson Jack Black Kevin Hart Karen Gillan Nick Jonas Bobby Cannavale 2019 cast Dwayne Johnson Jack Black Kevin Hart Karen Gillan |
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. 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.