Officially, Nick Jonas is back in the wild. The singer-actor has confirmed that he will reprise his role as Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough in the next installment of the popular franchise, which is presently scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 11, 2026, by returning to the set of the upcoming “Jumanji” sequel. Through an Instagram Reel, Jonas informed fans of his comeback to the action-adventure series. “We are so back” is the caption on the photo. “Jumanji round three,” he said, expressing his eagerness to assume the role of the proficient pilot avatar once more. “Let’s go,” said star and his wife Priyanka Chopra, in a comment on the post.
Production on the upcoming movie, which is provisionally titled Jumanji 3 and is regarded as the fourth movie in the franchise, started in Los Angeles in November 2025. Right now, filming is under progress. Since his initial appearance in the franchise’s triumphant rebirth as Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough, Jonas has grown to be a crucial member of the ensemble cast. He joins returning co-stars Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
