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Sony has announced a release date for theJumanjithreequel with Dwayne Johnson and the old team returning. The project will see another collaboration between Johnson and Jake Kasdan, who will release their long-awaited Christmas film,Red One, next month. The Rock has quite a few exciting projects up his sleeve for the next year or two, but the one fans are most invested in isThe Smashing Machine.
Johnson is taking on the role of UFC wrestler Mark Kerr in the film. The film is written and directed byUncut Gemsfame Benny Safdie in a solo venture for A24. It could be the film that could finally land Johnson a nomination for the Academy Awards.
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A few months earlier,Dwayne Johnsonbegan intense preparations to transform into UFC champion Mark Kerr forBenny Safdie‘s sports drama,The Smashing Machine. He will also reunite with hisJungle Cruiseco-star Emily Blunt in this film. Fans are so far impressed with the developments in the film, includingJohnson’s new unrecognizable look.
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Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions acquired the rights for Safdie’s script in 2019, and the two have been collaborating on the project ever since. Safdie’s Out for the Count banner will also be producing the film alongside Seven Bucks. Noah Sacco of A24 has full trust in the actor and director, as he shared withDeadline:
Dwayne and Benny are singular talents, and their shared vision for Mark’s inspiring story is electrifying. We are deeply honored to have their trust as collaborators in bringing this incredibly special project to life.
Mark Kerr was popular among the fans during the no-holds-barred era of UFC, and won several titles besides the UFC championship. He also won the World Vale Tudo Championship, Pride FC Heavyweight Championship, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Championship, and 1994 National Freestyle Championship.
Besides telling the story of Kerr inside the ring,The Smashing Machinewill also tell his struggle with addiction, love, and friendship. Kerr was also the subject of an HBO documentary of the same name in 2003. The character has a lot of scope for performance and Johnson can closely relate with his struggle balancing career and personal life.
Fans believe that the film could potentially become acontender at the awards season. Johnson has been a member of the Actor’s Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 2017. If Johnson gives a powerful performance as Kerr, his route to an Oscar seems more possible.
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Jumanji 3was announced to hit theaters in 2026 during the franchise’s usual pre-Christmas slot. Sony has no other releases currently during that Christmas time. The film probably faces competition from Disney’s untitledStar Warsfilm andDune 3. Dwayne Johnson’s first twoJumanjifilms were commercial successes in theaters.
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungleearned $961.6 million at the box office, whileJumanji: The Next Levelgrossed $795.3 million (via The Numbers). The films were a continuation of the 1995 film of the same name, starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst. The film grossed $262.7 million at the box office.
BesidesRed One,The Smashing Machine, andJumanji, Johnson is set to voice Maui in the upcoming sequel to the animated filmMoana. He is also set to produce and star in thelive-action musicalversion ofMoana, reprising his role as Maui.
The Smashing Machinewill hit theaters in 2025, whileJumanji 3is set to be released on July 28, 2025.
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