It’s official! Dwayne Johnson confirms new Jumanji is not a remake

Actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that the new Jumanji film will not be a remake of the 1995 original movie.

Actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that the new Jumanji film will not be a remake of the 1995 original movie.

For the record we are ‘not’ making a reboot, actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed. (Instagram)

The 44-year-old San Andreas star announced the news on Instagram and clarified that it will be a continuation story of Joe Johnston’s directorial.

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“And now in two weeks I’ll reunite with old friends Kevin Hart and Jack Black and we have the honor to introduce a whole new generation to the amazing world of #JUMANJI.

“For the record we are ‘NOT’ making a reboot, but rather a continuation of the awesome JUMANJI story,” Johnson wrote.

Actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that the new Jumanji film will not be a remake of the 1995 original movie (Instagram)

The former wrestler also expressed his excitement for starring alongside Hart and Black in Jake Kasdan’s Fantasy action, which will hit theatres next year.

“It’s also crazy to me how much me, Kev and Jack look like triplets when we’re together. Man this is gonna be FUN,” he wrote.