By Marquee Editorial3 entries
The Jumanji movie franchise centers on an enchanted game that pulls players into magical, dangerous worlds. The series begins when siblings discover a board game that trapped an adult inside for decades. Later entries shift to a video game console that sucks teenagers into the jungle in the bodies of avatars, and a subsequent return to rescue one of their own. Because the films build upon the core premise of players facing the challenges of Jumanji across different eras and formats, watching them in release order allows viewers to see how the game's influence evolves from a suburban living room into immersive jungle adventures.

Jumanji
Movie, 1995
Starts the franchise by introducing an enchanted board game that opens a magical world and traps a player for 26 years until siblings release him.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Movie, 2017
Shifts the mechanism to an old video game console that sucks four teenagers into the jungle world of Jumanji inside the bodies of avatars.

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Jumanji: The Next Level
Movie, 2019
Brings the gang back to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, requiring them to brave parts unknown and unexplored to escape.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumanji | Movie | 1995 | ★ 7.2 | Not yet |
| 2 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Movie | 2017 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
| 3 | Jumanji: The Next Level | Movie | 2019 | ★ 6.9 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the 1995 original film, which introduces the enchanted game and the core premise before moving on to the later video game entries.
Following the release order is recommended to experience the franchise chronologically as the magical game transitions from a board game to a video game console.
None of the entries should be skipped, as each film contributes a unique chapter to the overarching premise of players entering the dangerous game.
Watch in this order: 1. Jumanji, 2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, 3. Jumanji: The Next Level.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 1995 and 2019.
Jumanji has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.2 out of 10.