{"id":40741,"date":"2026-02-18T00:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=40741"},"modified":"2026-02-18T00:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:04:26","slug":"jumanji-3-prepares-for-much-awaited-global-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=40741","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Jumanji 3\u2019 prepares for much-awaited global release"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Dwayne Johnson has shared a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Danny DeVito as he marks the completion of DeVito\u2019s filming on the upcoming Jumanji 3, reflecting on their time together and his deep respect for the Hollywood legend.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson took to social media to celebrate the milestone, posting photos from the set featuring himself, DeVito, and co\u2011star Kevin Hart. In his caption, he wrote: \u201cThat\u2019s an official Jumanji wrap on the one and only, Danny DeVito.\u201d He added, \u201cTo work with you, and learn from you has been an honor ..\u00a0and to call you my friend, will always be a privilege.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the message, Johnson also expressed gratitude to DeVito for his \u201canchoring heart and JOY\u201d throughout the franchise, and closed with a playful note to his co\u2011star: \u201cPs, please keep smilin\u2019 and please keep exfoliating the top of your head.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>DeVito joined the Jumanji cast in 2019 and has been part of the franchise\u2019s revival, appearing alongside returning stars in the latest sequel \u2014 which is expected to be the final installment in the rebooted series. Johnson\u2019s tribute highlights not just their professional collaboration but the friendship that developed during filming.<\/p>\n<p>As Jumanji 3 moves toward its release, Johnson\u2019s public praise underscores the respect and admiration he holds for DeVito\u2019s contribution to the film and to Hollywood as a whole.<br \/>\nFollowing the release of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Sony began developing the sequel. Kasdan returned to direct the sequel, with Rosenberg and Pinkner again writing the script and Johnson, Hart, Black, and Gillan reprising their roles. Black confirmed the new film as being a fourth Jumanji film because of Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), serving as the second film and sharing continuity with the other films of the series, with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle serving as the third film. According to Kasdan the film used the working title J-19. The film\u2019s title was revealed as Jumanji: The Next Level.<\/p>\n<p>Awkwafina, Danny DeVito, and Danny Glover joined the film in January 2019. Alex Wolff, Ser\u2019Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, and Nick Jonas were hired to reprise their roles in February. In March, Dania Ramirez joined the cast of the film. That same month, Rhys Darby was confirmed to reprise his role in the film. Colin Hanks joined the cast in May to reprise his role.<br \/>\nFilming began on January 21, 2019, and took place in the Blackhall Studios near Atlanta, New Mexico, Calgary, Fortress Mountain Resort, Algodones Dunes in California, and Hawaii before wrapping on May 11. Johnson made a reported $23.5 million for his role.[20]<\/p>\n<p>The film was released in the United States on December 13, 2019.[citation needed] The film was released on digital by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on March 3, 2020, and was released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and DVD on March 17. The sequel is due to be released this year.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dwayne Johnson has shared a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Danny DeVito as he marks the completion of DeVito\u2019s filming on the upcoming Jumanji 3, reflecting on their time together and his deep respect for the Hollywood legend. 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