Jumanji: Open World is tracking to beat The Next Level’s opening

“Jumanji: Open World” is reportedly tracking to open bigger than “Jumanji: The Next Level” did in 2019. The fifth and final “Jumanji” film opens on Christmas Day.

The final trip to Jumanji could start with a bang.

“Jumanji: Open World” is tracking to have a bigger opening than “Jumanji: The Next Level,” DiscussingFilm posted on X on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to ComicBasics.

The movie opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, Dec. 25.

How much did Jumanji: The Next Level make on opening weekend?

“Jumanji: The Next Level” opened to about $59.3 million in the U.S. and Canada in December 2019, according to The Numbers.

That means “Open World” would need to top roughly $59 million to beat it.

ComicBasics notes that it could not find the exact tracking numbers behind the DiscussingFilm post, so the early projection should be treated with some caution until more outlets share figures.

How much have the Jumanji movies made?

A lot. The last two films earned a combined $1.76 billion worldwide, ComicBasics reports.

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (2017) made about $962 million worldwide, and “Jumanji: The Next Level” (2019) made about $800 million, according to The Numbers.

“Welcome to the Jungle” opened to just $36 million, but kept going for weeks over the holidays.

When does Jumanji: Open World come out?

“Jumanji: Open World” opens in U.S. theaters on Dec. 25, 2026, Red Reactions reports. It opens in the U.K. on Dec. 23.

The movie was earlier scheduled for Dec. 11, according to Wikipedia. The Christmas Day date puts it one week after “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Dune: Part Three,” which both open Dec. 18.

In India, the release may move to Jan. 1, 2027, to avoid a clash with other big holiday films, Sacnilk reports. Sony has not confirmed that change.

A Christmas Day opening also makes comparisons tricky, since holiday schedules can change how a typical three-day weekend plays out, ComicBasics notes.

What is Jumanji: Open World about?

The trailer, released Oct. 28, flips the series’ setup, Red Reactions reports. Instead of players going into the game, the game comes into the real world.

The trailer shows holiday lights over a snowy city, with wild animals running through the streets.

Who is in Jumanji: Open World?

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan return as the players’ game avatars, Cinemaview reports. Awkwafina, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Madison Iseman and Ser’Darius Blain also return.

Danny DeVito finished filming his scenes in February 2026, according to Wikipedia.

Jake Kasdan, who directed the last two films, is back as director. He co-wrote the script with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg.

Is Jumanji: Open World the last movie?

Yes. It is billed as the fifth and final installment in the “Jumanji” series, according to Wikipedia. The movie’s tagline is “One. Last. Game.”

The series began with the 1995 film starring Robin Williams, based on Chris Van Allsburg’s 1981 picture book. “Zathura: A Space Adventure” followed in 2005.

Will Jumanji: Open World play in premium formats?

Sony has promised premium formats in its marketing, but has not listed them yet, Cinemaview reports. Expect IMAX and other large-format screenings to be announced closer to release.

What other big movies open in December 2026?

December is packed. “Avengers: Doomsday” brings back Robert Downey Jr., this time as Doctor Doom, and “Dune: Part Three” wraps up Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy. Both open Dec. 18.

That means “Jumanji: Open World” arrives one week after both films debut, while they are still pulling big holiday crowds.

Is Jumanji: Open World a good holiday family movie?

The last two films were PG-13 action comedies that drew big family crowds over the holidays. “Open World” is set at Christmastime, so it could become a go-to outing for families in late December.

With “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Dune: Part Three” opening a week earlier, it will be a crowded month at the box office.

Will you see “Jumanji: Open World” on Christmas Day? Tell us which “Jumanji” movie is your favorite.

Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.

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Hat Tips:

• ComicBasics (Nov. 14, 2026), the tracking report and the franchise’s combined gross

• DiscussingFilm (Nov. 14, 2026), the tracking post

• The Numbers (2026), the past openings and worldwide totals

• Red Reactions (Oct. 2026), the release dates, trailer and competition

• Cinemaview (Oct. 2026), the cast and premium formats

• Wikipedia (2026), the earlier date, filming and final-installment status

• Sacnilk (Nov. 2026), the possible India date change

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