How to watch

The Jumanji franchise began with Robin Williams' iconic 1995 adventure and roared back to life more than two decades later with a hilarious body-swap reboot starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. The newer films carry on the spirit of the original while telling almost entirely self-contained stories, making them accessible to newcomers while rewarding long-time fans with clever callbacks. Whether you're introducing the series to a younger generation or rediscovering it yourself, Jumanji is endlessly rewatchable.

🕐 Release Order

Release order is the easiest way to experience Jumanji, and it also happens to follow the story in a natural progression.

1. Jumanji (1995)
2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
3. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

The 2017 and 2019 films are set in the same continuity as each other and feature mild nods to the 1995 original. Watching the original first adds a small layer of nostalgia, though the newer films are designed to stand on their own.

📖 Story Chronology

Story chronology mirrors release order for Jumanji. The 1995 film takes place in the 1990s, the 2017 reboot is set in the present day, and The Next Level picks up shortly after. There are no time jumps or prequels to worry about.

1. Jumanji (1995)
2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
3. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Which Order Should You Choose?

For a family movie night, release order is the way to go. Start with the Robin Williams classic to appreciate the roots of the franchise, then jump into the modern reboots. The 2017 and 2019 films are surprisingly funny and action-packed, appealing to both adults and kids. If you're short on time, Welcome to the Jungle and The Next Level work perfectly well without having seen the 1995 original, but you'd be missing out on some fun history.

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