How to Watch Jumanji Movies in Order 

Jumanji (1995)

The movie follows two young children, Judy and Peter, who discover a mysterious board game called Jumanji in an abandoned house. They are unexpectedly sucked into its magical world when they begin playing the game.

The children soon realize they must complete the game’s challenges to escape and return to the real world. Along the way, they encounter various dangers, including stampedes of wild animals, a monsoon, and a hunter named Van Pelt. 

As they progress through the game, the children meet Alan Parrish, a man trapped inside the game for 26 years. Together, they must face the game’s final challenge and ultimately win to restore order to their world and escape the dangerous Jumanji game.

• Director: Joe Johnston
• Writer(s): Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, Jim Strain
• Release Date: December 15, 1995
• Running Time: 104 minutes

Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

Zathura follows almost the same plot as the original Jumanji. But instead of a thrilling forest adventure, it is based on outer space. 

The challenges and obstacles pertain similarly, but everything is much darker and more challenging. The movie shows a wholesome connection of siblings who used to fight all the time but reconnected to face all the obstacles.

• Director: Jon Favreau
• Writer(s): David Koepp, John Kamps
• Release Date: November 11, 2005
• Running Time: 101 minutes

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

The movie follows four high school students, Spencer, Fridge, Bethany, and Martha. They mysteriously enter the world of Jumanji through an old video game console.

The students transform into avatars, each with unique skills and abilities. They must work together to complete the game’s challenges and return to the real world before it’s too late.

Along the way, the group encounters various obstacles, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and criminals. During the movie, the students meet Alex, who has been in the game for 20 years. 

Together, the group navigates through the game’s challenges, grows as individuals, and learns to work together as a team. Ultimately, they complete the game and return to the real world as better, stronger people.

• Director: Jake Kasdan
• Writer(s): Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner
• Release Date: December 5, 2017
• Running Time: 119 minutes

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

The movie follows the same group of friends, Spencer, Fridge, Bethany, and Martha, who reunite over the holidays and decide to enter the Jumanji game again.

However, things quickly go awry when Spencer’s grandfather, Eddie, and his former friend and business partner, Milo, accidentally get sucked into the game with them. As a result, the group navigates through new challenges and a changing game environment.

The group transforms again into their avatar forms, but this time, their personalities are mixed up and matched with different characters, making their journey more difficult. They encounter new obstacles, including deadly new creatures, a desert oasis, and snowy mountains.

Throughout their adventure, the group must work together and use their unique skills to complete the game’s challenges and save Jumanji from being destroyed by a ruthless warlord. Ultimately, they succeed and return to the real world, reconciling and reflecting on their experiences.

• Director: Jake Kasdan
• Writer(s): Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg
• Release Date: December 13, 2019
• Running Time: 123 minutes

What is the Production Order of Jumanji Movies?

There are a total of four Jumaji Movies. Here is the list in order of their production:

• Jumanji (1995)
• Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
• Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
• Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)