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While critics felt it was more of the same, audiences ate it up. It added new environments (deserts, mountains, a frozen lake) and a compelling villain in Jurgen the Brutal. It grossed $801 million despite a weaker release window.
Following the monumental success of the relaunch, the team returned in 2019 with Jumanji: The Next Level . To keep the formula fresh, the sequel introduced Hollywood veterans Danny DeVito and Danny Glover into the mix. When the characters are sucked back into the broken game, their avatars are completely shuffled, leading to hilarious scenarios where Dwayne Johnson channels Danny DeVito’s curmudgeonly attitude, and Kevin Hart adopts Danny Glover’s slow-paced talking style.
The film follows Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Professor Sheldon "Shelly" Oberon (Jack Black), Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan), and Moose Finbar (Kevin Hart) as they navigate the jungle and compete to escape the game. The film's humor, action, and visual effects made it a massive success, grossing over $962 million worldwide.