Jack Black has confirmed he'll return for the upcoming Jumanji movie, currently set for a 2026 release.
The actor and comedian will reprise his role in the fourth movie in the action franchise — the third following the original 1995 classic starring Robin Williams.
Appearing on Today earlier this week to discuss A Minecraft Movie, Black answered some rapid-fire questions about potential sequels to his most beloved movies, saying that a new Jumanji outing is in the works and he's set to star in it.
"It's in the works," he said, adding that there's a "high" probability that the movie will be made.
"Spoiler alert, I'm in it!" he then said.
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Black is expected to feature alongside co-stars Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, reuniting the gang of the first Jumanji reboot, released in 2017, and its 2019 sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level.
Black was also quizzed about possible sequels to music comedy School of Rock, written by and starring Mike White of The White Lotus fame, and festive rom-com The Holiday.
Unfortunately, the actor weighed in on the possibility of returning as music teacher Dewey Finn and Kate Winslet's love interest, music composer Miles Dumont.
About School of Rock specifically, Black said a follow-up is "not likely".
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"Never say never, but it's not in the works," he said.
"I heard there may be a School of Rap though, I'd like to cameo if that's happening," he added.
While The Holiday 2 may be a long shot, Black said he wishes it was in the works and called on co-star Winslet to make it happen.
"Oh Kate, come on! Let's do it again!" he said.
Jumanji 4 is scheduled to be released on December 11, 2026.
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