Nostalgia takes over movie buffs and industry veterans as they now witness a major milestone through a film that served pure magical chaos and adrenaline rush for several decades. With each roll of the dice and the beginning of a new game, Jumanji has stood the test of time quite like its starring icon, Danny DeVito. And as the franchise called it a wrap, Dwayne Johnson could not help but throw some petals scribbled with compliments in DeVito's direction.

Johnson could not stop pouring a heartfelt tribute to his friendship with DeVito through their shared on-set experiences.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson took to social media to celebrate Danny DeVito’s contribution to Jumanji as he wrapped filming the movie. He expressed his immense pleasure at working with DeVito, considering it a privilege to be his friend. The two stars shared a deep bond that formed during their time filming the franchise.

Johnson shared several behind-the-scenes photos with DeVito and their other co-star, Kevin Hart, underlining the warmth and respect between the stars. In one moment captured, the Baywatch actor planted a kiss on DeVito's head, playfully joking about exfoliating his scalp.

"That’s an official Jumanji wrap on the one and the only, Danny DeVito. To work with you and learn from you has been an honor ~ and to call you my friend will always be a privilege. Thank you, brother, for your anchoring heart and JOY throughout our Jumanji franchise," Johnson wrote on his social media.

With a heartfelt promise to tell more stories together, the actor concluded his homage with laughter and hope for a chemistry that is fun to watch. Johnson, dedicating his post to honoring the Hollywood legend, revealed a crucial crumb of the Jumanji franchise updates that sparked more interest and curiosity about the film's development.

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Wondering what to expect from the upcoming Jumanji sequel as production moves forward with the speed of light? Let the games begin.

Jumanji began production in November 2025 under the direction of Jake Kasdan. The new movie, which has yet to disclose a title, has already booked everyone's Christmas this year, having set its premiere on December 11, 2026. The film will function as the final segment of the renewed franchise.

The returning cast members include Danny DeVito, who joins Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Lamorne Morris, and other actors who will reprise their roles from Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level.

The 2017 instalment grossed USD 962.5 million, followed by its sequel, bagging $800 million worldwide in 2019, while the original Robin Williams classic remained a perennial hit in the streaming era. With DeVito wrapping his scenes, Johnson's Easter egg-filled post has created a growing excitement for the upcoming movie, which builds toward a significant final chapter.

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