Sony did announce a while ago thatJumanji 4would be released in 2026, sparking hope for a long-awaited sequel.

When asked if he would return to theJumanjifranchise, Black said: “Well, we’ll see.

I hope so.”

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I’m pretty sure I’m done.

I’m pretty sure I’m retired.'

Therefore, Black’s update along with the lengthy delay makes it ever more doubtfulifJumanji 4is even still happening.

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Because I don’t know.

So we’re all so enthusiastic about it.

We all love working on those films, and it’s just a matter of when."

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This is also ironic asRed Onewas cited as one of the reasons whyJumanji 4was delayed in the first place.

On a similar note, Jack Black’s most successful movies in the last 10 years are predominantlyJumanji.

Sources: Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, ComicBook.com

Cast

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Jack Black in the forest wearing a hat and glasses In Jumanji Next Level

The Rock in Jumanji

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Movies

Jumanji