Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – Franchise Order & Age Rating

If you’ve been trying to place where Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle fits in the classic board-game franchise, you’re not alone. The 2017 film isn’t the first Jumanji movie, but it’s the one that rebooted the series for a new generation. This guide clears up the franchise order, helps you decide if it’s suitable for your kids, and answers the questions people keep asking about the film.

Release year: 2017 · Worldwide box office: $962 million · Rotten Tomatoes score: 76% · Film series position: Third installment · Director: Jake Kasdan

The pattern across these ratings: the film’s content consistently places it outside the “family friendly” category for young children, regardless of regional classification differences.

Is Jumanji 3 the last one?

Is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Jumanji 1?

No. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is the third film in the franchise. The original Jumanji was released in 1995 (Movies4Kids – film timeline resource), and a direct sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, followed in 2019. The 2017 film is a continuation of the same story, not a reboot.

Is Jumanji 4 coming?

Yes, Jumanji 4 is in development, but its release has been delayed. No official date has been announced as of early 2025.

Why is Jumanji 4 taking so long?

Production delays are likely due to scheduling conflicts among the ensemble cast and the studio’s desire to align the project with a strong script.

Is Jumanji 1 and 2 related?

Yes, the 1995 original and the 2017 film are directly connected. The opening scene of Welcome to the Jungle is set in 1996 (Raising Children Network – movie details), linking the two films. Characters from the original are referenced, and the game itself is the same magical board, now transformed into a video game cartridge.

Is Welcome to the Jungle kid friendly?

Is Jumanji ok for a 7 year old?

Most guidance bodies recommend a minimum age of 10–12. Raising Children Network (Australian parenting authority) suggests the film is not suitable for children under 12 and advises parental guidance for under-14s. Movies4Kids (UK film review site for families) recommends ages 10 and up. Screenwise (media literacy app) says 10+ or mature 8–9 year olds with parental co-viewing.

The film contains extended sequences of video game violence, including gun violence, and characters die and are resurrected (Raising Children Network – violence content note). There is also mild innuendo and some language.

What was the famous line from Jumanji?

The most quoted line from the 1995 film comes from Alan Parish (Robin Williams): “In the jungle, you must wait until the dice show five or eight.” In Welcome to the Jungle, memorable quotes include “Don’t die, you have three lives” and the iconic self-introduction “I am Dr. Smolder Bravestone.”

Who is the pretty girl in Jumanji?

The character many viewers refer to as “the pretty girl” is Ruby Roundhouse, played by Scottish actress Karen Gillan. Gillan is also known for her role as Nebula in the Guardians of the Galaxy films.

What is the plot of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?

Four teenagers are sucked into a video game console and transformed into adult avatars: Spencer becomes Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Fridge becomes Mouse Finbar (Kevin Hart), Bethany becomes Professor Shelly Oberon (Jack Black), and Martha becomes Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan). To return to the real world, they must complete the game by surviving dangers and returning a jewel to a jaguar statue.

One comparison across regions reveals a clear pattern: rating thresholds differ, but the film’s content consistently places it outside the “family friendly” category for young children.

The implication: a PG rating in one country does not mean the film is suitable for all children, as content guidance varies by region.

Six specifications, one takeaway: the film blends star power, familiar franchise roots, and broad audience appeal.

Timeline of the Jumanji Film Series

• 1995: Original Jumanji released, starring Robin Williams
• 2017: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle released – third film in series
• 2019: Jumanji: The Next Level released
• 2024–2025 (delayed): Jumanji 4 originally announced, later pushed back

“In the jungle, you must wait until the dice show five or eight.”

Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), Jumanji (1995)

“Don’t die, you have three lives.”

Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

For parents weighing whether to let their 7-year-old watch, the guidance is consistent: wait a few years. For families with tweens, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle offers a fun, slightly edgy adventure that works best when watched together.