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The group must complete a new mission: retrieve the from the warlord Jurgen the Brutal (Rory McCann) to break a curse over the land. Key Characters and Avatars Real-World Character In-Game Avatar Notable Traits/Changes Eddie Gilpin (Danny DeVito) Dr. Smolder Bravestone

eventually appears as a new character, the thief Ming Fleetfoot (Awkwafina). 1Jumanji - The Next Level 2019

Initially frustrated by his physical downgrade from the previous film. Ruby Roundhouse Remains the group's most capable strategist and leader. Core Themes The group must complete a new mission: retrieve

: Unlike its predecessor, this film focuses heavily on the elderly characters. Eddie’s resentment toward "getting old" is contrasted with Milo’s acceptance of his mortality. Milo eventually chooses to stay in Jumanji as a winged horse (Cyclone), finding a new form of life after death. Initially frustrated by his physical downgrade from the

: The subplot involving Eddie and Milo’s falling out over their old diner serves as the emotional core. The game forces them to communicate and eventually forgive each other.

: The film was a massive commercial success, grossing $802 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $125–132 million. It was the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2019.

: A sequel, tentatively titled Jumanji: Open World , is scheduled for release on December 25, 2026 .