


The first film, Jumanji, remained true to the book, but each subsequent film took the general concept and transformed it in unique new ways. The book is about an enchanted board game that implements wild animals and other jungle elements as the game is played in real life. The original Chris Van Allsburg book introduced Judy and Peter Shepherd, who encounter a game called Jumanji that transports them into it – real-life animals and all. /rebates/2fbook-search2ftitle2fjumanji2fkw2f19812f&. Jumanji is a 1981 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg.

The first three films grossed more than $1 billion dollars worldwide combined over three decades, and have enjoyed a surprising amount of critical success along the way. Siblings Judy (Dunst) and Peter (Pierce) found the game in the attic and began playing. Jumanji followed a mysterious board game that would summon elements of the jungle by bringing the game to life. Jumanji: The Next Level is the fourth entry into the Jumanji series, but how does it compare to the rest of the movies? What started as a children's picture book in 1981 has turned into a genuine franchise, spawning four films since 1995, as well as an animated television series that ran in the late 90s. Jumanji was based on the 1981 book of the same name by author Chris Van Allsburg and spawned an entire franchise.
