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Jumanji: The Next Level
Jake Kasdan · Film · 2019
What hooked you in Jumanji: The Next Level was the infectious joy of watching an ensemble cast navigate high-stakes, transformative adventures together.
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The source
Jumanji
Joe Johnston · Film · 1995
Adaptation
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jake Kasdan · Film · 2017
Books on the same thread
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Jumanji: The Next Level: friendship.
Much like the creative collaboration in Jumanji: The Next Level, this story captures the deep bonds formed through the shared, immersive experience of building and playing digital worlds.
The City We Became
N. K. Jemisin · Book · 2020
Explores: Sentient Cities, Cultural Identity, Metaphysical Urbanism.
If you enjoyed the way Jumanji: The Next Level turns a familiar environment into a mythic battlefield, you will appreciate how this narrative elevates a city into a sentient participant.
Dog Man
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
Explores: Redemption, Found Family, Optimism.
This series offers the same sense of found family and redemption found in Jumanji: The Next Level, proving that even the most unlikely characters can grow through shared escapades.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Harry Potter)
J.K. Rowling · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with Jumanji: The Next Level: Friendship.
Readers who loved the creature-filled wonder of Jumanji: The Next Level will find a similar sense of discovery as they explore a magical world hidden within our own.
Series on the same thread
Adventure Time
Pendleton Ward · Series · 2010
Shares a thread with Jumanji: The Next Level: Friendship.
The unbreakable friendship between Finn and Jake mirrors the core dynamic of Jumanji: The Next Level, showing how deep loyalty helps heroes survive the most surreal and dangerous quests.
Adventure Time: Distant Lands
Pendleton Ward · Series · 2020
Shares 2 threads with Jumanji: The Next Level: Friendship, Self-Discovery.
These specials expand on the themes of nostalgia and self-discovery present in Jumanji: The Next Level, inviting you to explore the uncharted corners of a vast, imaginative realm.
The Umbrella Academy
Steve Blackman · Series · 2019
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Apocalypse, Superpowers.
Just as the characters in Jumanji: The Next Level must overcome their differences to survive, this dysfunctional group of heroes relies on their unique abilities to prevent total catastrophe.
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
Tommy Andreasen · Series · 2012
Explores: Good vs Evil, Teamwork, Coming of Age.
If the teamwork required to save the world in Jumanji: The Next Level resonated with you, this series offers a similar thrill of heroes uniting to overcome impossible odds.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast captures the exact improvisational spirit and group dynamic of Jumanji: The Next Level, treating high-fantasy role-playing as a hilarious, high-stakes journey for a close-knit group.
Giant Bombcast
Giant Bomb · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, industry critique, fandom.
The camaraderie displayed by this podcast crew reflects the fun atmosphere of Jumanji: The Next Level, providing a space where gaming culture and deep friendship seamlessly blend together.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the Jumanji movies in?
To follow the narrative progression, you should start with the 1995 Jumanji, followed by Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and finally Jumanji: The Next Level. Each film builds upon the established premise of the world’s most dangerous game.
Is Jumanji: The Next Level a direct sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?
Yes, Jumanji: The Next Level is a direct sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. It follows the same group of characters as they return to the game to rescue one of their own and discover that the environment has changed.
How does Jumanji: The Next Level differ from the original 1995 Jumanji?
Jumanji: The Next Level shifts the gameplay into a digital format where players inhabit avatars within the game world. This differs from the 1995 Jumanji, where the game elements manifested in the real world. Both films center on the dangers of the same game.
Should I watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle before Jumanji: The Next Level?
It is recommended to watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle first. Jumanji: The Next Level assumes familiarity with the characters and the game mechanics introduced in the previous film, as the gang returns to the game to face new, unexplored challenges.