Karen Gillan is still filming Jumanji 4, and is very aware that the internet and fans have eyes. She’s also clearly enjoying herself on set. Production has been rolling for months now, and instead of the usual stiff promo stuff we usually get from behind-the-scenes pics, the cast keeps showing us cool moments that really make it seem like these guys are real friends off screen. Gillan is clearly leading the party, posting an Instagram photo dump that gives you laughs, warmth, and Ruby Roundhouse’s abs back in form.
A New Instagram Reel Shows Ruby Roundhouse Back in Action
A new Instagram reel shows the 38-year-old actress kicking, punching and dancing – having fun in between takes while the make-up team attempts (and fails) to doll her up. It’s funny and totally the spirit of Jumanji.
Over the last few months, Gillan has shared her journey with audiences. One image has the Guardians of the Galaxy actor posing next to a giant nutcracker. There’s no real context here. No real explanation. Just her having fun on set. It’s the familiar Ruby look, which tells you this sequel will continue from what happened in the first few films. Except this seems to be set in the real world this time. Maybe during Christmas?
In the images that follow, Gillan squeezes into selfies with her hair and makeup team. These are the kind of shots that only work and only happen when people actually like each other. That same thing happened earlier when the cast celebrated her birthday on set.
The Jumanji Cast Chemistry Is Stronger Than Ever
The standout shot shows Gillan, Jack Black, and her baby. Black pulls a classic Jack Black face. Gillan laughs like she’s having the time of her life. It feels unscripted, which is the point. Jumanji works because the cast is having fun, and in turn, the audience is having fun too.
She closes the set of images out on a quieter note. Gillan is holding a child, studying a storyboard, with a deliberately silly spoiler warning slapped over anything useful.
Jumanji 4 Release Date Confirmed for Christmas 2026
What you can take away from all the images and video reels is that the Jumanji cast is back. They’re in shape and having fun together. Jumanji 4 has been delayed a week or two and now arrives on Christmas day, 25 Decemeber 2026 – basically after Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. That’s a smart move! Now, let the countdown begin!
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