Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle Budget
AdventureComedyFantasyAction1h 59mUpdated
Synopsis
Four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji. When they discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game’s jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji—Jumanji plays you. They’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they’ll be stuck in the game forever…
What is the budget of Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle?
"Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle," an adventure released in 2017, was directed by Jake Kasdan and stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. The production budget was $90,000,000, placing it in the high-budget range for adventure productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an adventure production like this include:
- Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects: Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director): A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation.
- Production Design, Sets & Locations: Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment , all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.
- Casting: Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart were in early talks in April 2016 to star in the film (although both actors had other projects at the time).
What were the major cost factors in Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle."
- Stunts: Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects is one of the primary cost drivers in adventure productions of this scale.
- Above-the-Line Talent (Cast: Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) is one of the primary cost drivers in adventure productions of this scale.
- Production Design: Production Design, Sets & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in adventure productions of this scale.
How Does Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $90,000,000, Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle sits in the high-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Bad Boys for Life (2020): Budget $90,000,000, Worldwide Gross $426,505,244
- Contact (1997): Budget $90,000,000, Worldwide Gross $171,120,329
- DC League of Super-Pets (2022): Budget $90,000,000, Worldwide Gross $203,000,000
- Death on the Nile (2022): Budget $90,000,000, Worldwide Gross $137,307,235
- Men in Black (1997): Budget $90,000,000, Worldwide Gross $589,390,539
The median budget for wide-release adventure films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle Box Office Performance
"Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle" earned $404,353,891 domestically and $995,339,117 worldwide at the box office. Against a production budget of $90,000,000, the film performed strongly at the box office.
A film typically needs to earn approximately twice its production budget to cover marketing and distribution costs. For "Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle," that break-even threshold was roughly $180,000,000. With worldwide earnings of $995,339,117, the film cleared that threshold comfortably.
- Production Budget: $90,000,000
- Worldwide Gross: $995,339,117
- Net Return: $905,339,117
- ROI: approximately 1005.9%
At 1005.9%, "Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle" earned roughly $11.06 for every $1 invested in production.
Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle Production History
Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart were in early talks in April 2016 to star in the film (although both actors had other projects at the time). Johnson confirmed his casting on Instagram later that month. In July, Nick Jonas joined the film's cast with Johnson, Hart, and Jack Black.
Principal photography began on September 19, 2016, in Honolulu, Hawaii, primarily at the Kualoa Ranch nature reserve. The film wrapped on December 8 in Atlanta, Georgia. [Filming] Principal photography began on September 19, 2016, in Honolulu, Hawaii, primarily at the Kualoa Ranch nature reserve. The film wrapped on December 8 in Atlanta, Georgia.
James Newton Howard was originally signed to compose the film's score, but was replaced by Henry Jackman when the film's release date was postponed six months. The soundtrack was released digitally on 15 December 2017 by Sony Masterworks.
Awards and Recognition
5 wins & 15 nominations total
Critical Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 77% based on 235 reviews, and an average rating of 6.1/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle uses a charming cast and a humorous twist to offer an undemanding yet solidly entertaining update on its source material." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, based on 44 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle cost to make?
The production budget was $90,000,000, a modest figure for a tentpole holiday release with substantial visual effects requirements. Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures produced the film alongside Matt Tolmach Productions and Seven Bucks Productions, the production company founded by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia.
How much did Welcome to the Jungle earn at the box office?
The film grossed $404,540,171 domestically and $558,500,000 internationally, for a worldwide total of approximately $962,500,000. It opened to $36,168,000 on December 20, 2017, then held remarkably well through the holiday and January 2018 corridor, finishing as the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2017 globally.
Who stars in Welcome to the Jungle?
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan star as the avatars of four teenagers who are pulled into a Jumanji video game. The high school cast pulled into the game includes Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Ser'Darius Blain, and Morgan Turner. Nick Jonas plays the long-stranded player Alex Vreeke, with Bobby Cannavale as the villain Van Pelt.
Is this a sequel or reboot of the 1995 Jumanji?
It is a sequel rather than a reboot. The film acknowledges the 1995 Robin Williams Jumanji as canonical and incorporates direct references including a brief shot of the Brantford, New Hampshire newspaper from the original. The board game from the original transforms into a video game cartridge to suit a new generation of players.
Who directed Welcome to the Jungle?
Jake Kasdan directed the film. Kasdan had previously directed Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Bad Teacher (2011, $20,000,000 budget, $216,200,000 worldwide), and Sex Tape (2014). He returned to direct Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) and the upcoming third installment.
Where was Welcome to the Jungle filmed?
Principal photography took place in Honolulu, Oahu, and on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, with additional studio work at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Hawaii's production tax credit and Georgia's 30% film tax credit offset a substantial portion of the production budget.
What did critics think of Welcome to the Jungle?
Reviews were positive, with a 76% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 58 out of 100 score on Metacritic. Critics praised the chemistry of the four lead performers and the clever conceit of body-swapping teenage characters into adult avatars. Audiences gave the film an A CinemaScore.
Was Welcome to the Jungle profitable?
Yes, dramatically. Against the $90,000,000 production budget and an estimated $80,000,000 in marketing spend, the worldwide gross of $962,500,000 produced one of the highest-percentage returns of any major studio film of 2017. The result reinvigorated the dormant Jumanji property and established Seven Bucks Productions as a major commercial force.
How does Welcome to the Jungle compare to the 1995 Jumanji?
The 2017 film significantly outperformed the original Jumanji (1995, $65,000,000 budget, $263,300,000 worldwide) in raw dollars and substantially in inflation-adjusted terms. The two films now anchor a franchise that also includes Jumanji: The Next Level (2019, $125,000,000 budget, $800,100,000 worldwide).
Was there a Welcome to the Jungle sequel?
Yes. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) was directed by Jake Kasdan and released on December 13, 2019, grossing $800,100,000 worldwide against a $125,000,000 budget. A fourth installment is in active development for a planned 2026 release, with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan attached.
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