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Complete Watch Order · 3 films · 1995–2019 · Jumanji: Open World Dec 24, 2026

JumanjiComplete Watch Order Guide

A series of films that follow several people playing a strange board game that unleashes all the creatures from the game's jungle into our world. The board game later turns into a video game, and when booted up, the players become the avatars of the characters they have selected. The only way to stop the game is to beat it and call out its name. All films are based on a book written by Chris Van Allsburg in 1981.

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5h 15m
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7.0/10
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Jumanji Release Timeline

Release order

What order should you watch the Jumanji movies?

Release order — click any era to expand or collapse. All 3 released films, plus 1 still to come, shown below.

1 film released between 1995 and 1995.

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Jumanji poster

Jumanji

1995
7.3

2 films released between 2017 and 2019.

1 film released between 2026 and 2026.

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Jumanji: Open World

2026

In theaters Dec 24, 2026

Every Film

Watch Jumanji in Order

Watch the Jumanji movies in release order, starting with Jumanji (1995) and continuing through Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). The series spans 3 films, released between 1995 and 2019. Audiences rate the franchise 7/10 on average.

What order should you watch Jumanji?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Jumanji. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Jumanji largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Jumanji franchise

A series of films that follow several people playing a strange board game that unleashes all the creatures from the game's jungle into our world. The board game later turns into a video game, and when booted up, the players become the avatars of the characters they have selected. The only way to stop the game is to beat it and call out its name. All films are based on a book written by Chris Van Allsburg in 1981.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

Jumanji by the Numbers

Every figure below is calculated from the full film list on this page.

3
Films released

Jumanji has 3 released films, the first in 1995 and the most recent in 2019.

24
Years running

The series has been running for 24 years, from 1995 to 2019.

7.0/10
Average audience rating

Across its 3 rated films, Jumanji averages 7.0/10 on TMDB, from 35,879 audience ratings.

7.3/10
Highest rated

The highest-rated entry is Jumanji (1995) at 7.3/10 on TMDB.

6.8/10
Lowest rated

The lowest-rated entry is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) at 6.8/10 on TMDB.

22 years
Longest gap between films

The longest gap between consecutive films is 22 years, between Jumanji (1995) and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017).

Computed by Movies in Order from The Movie Database (TMDB) collection data for Jumanji, covering all 3 released films. Last recalculated September 2026.

Jumanji Fun Facts & Trivia

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The Jumanji franchise spans 24 years, from 1995 to 2019.

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The highest-rated entry is Jumanji with a 7.3/10 audience score.

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Across all films, the franchise averages a 7.0/10 rating from audiences.

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Jumanji films have collected over 36k audience ratings combined.

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The most recent entry, Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), continues a franchise that began 24 years earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best order to watch Jumanji?
The recommended Jumanji watch order is release order: 1. Jumanji (1995), 2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), 3. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). This is how the story was crafted and delivers the best experience for new viewers. Still to come: Jumanji: Open World (December 24, 2026).
What is the first Jumanji movie?
The first Jumanji movie is Jumanji, released in 1995. It's the best starting point for any new viewer.
What is the most recent Jumanji movie?
The most recent Jumanji movie is Jumanji: The Next Level (2019).
Is there a new Jumanji movie coming out?
Yes — Jumanji: Open World is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, and will be the 4th Jumanji film.
How many Jumanji movies are there in total?
There are 3 main Jumanji films out now, with 1 more announced. This guide covers all of them in order.
How long does it take to watch all Jumanji movies?
Watching all 3 Jumanji films takes approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes of total runtime.
What is the highest-rated Jumanji movie?
The highest-rated Jumanji movie is Jumanji, with an audience score of 7.3/10 on TMDB.
Can I watch Jumanji movies without watching them in order?
Most Jumanji films can be enjoyed standalone, but watching in release order gives you the full character development and story payoff across all 3 entries. First-time viewers should start with Jumanji.
Where can I watch Jumanji movies online?
Most Jumanji movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie card on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.

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