Nick Jonas has officially rejoined the production of the upcoming Jumanji sequel, marking his return as the character Jefferson ‘Seaplane’ McDonough. The singer-actor confirmed his participation through an Instagram Reel posted on February 22, 2026, with the caption “We are so back. Jumanji round 3,” expressing evident enthusiasm for reprising his role as the skilled pilot avatar.
The production, informally referred to as Jumanji 3 (though technically the fourth installment in the franchise), initially commenced filming in Los Angeles during November 2025. Jonas rejoins an ensemble cast featuring returning stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. Johnson himself recently shared production updates, including a tribute post on February 17, 2026, commemorating the completion of Danny DeVito’s scenes.
Jonas’s return to the action-adventure series follows a significant milestone in his music career—the February 6, 2026 release of his fifth solo studio album, ‘Sunday Best.’ Billboard describes the 37-minute project as his most “honest and introspective” work to date, featuring a departure from his typical pop sound toward a more organic, stripped-down aesthetic incorporating acoustic guitars, piano, choirs, and string arrangements. The album explores themes of family, love, faith, and his two-decade journey living with Type 1 diabetes, even featuring his Dexcom G7 glucose monitor on the cover art as a symbol of transparency.
The upcoming Jumanji film is scheduled for global theatrical release on December 11, 2026, continuing the successful revival of the popular adventure franchise.