Chris Van Allsburg's children's book 'Jumanji' is published, introducing the original story of a magical board game.
The first live-action 'Jumanji' film adaptation is released, starring Robin Williams and based on the original book.
A loose sequel to 'Jumanji', 'Zathura' is released, based on another book by Chris Van Allsburg featuring a similar magical game theme.
A reboot/sequel to the original franchise, this film modernizes the story with a video game twist and a new cast.
The sequel to 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' is released, continuing the adventure with returning and new characters.
Alan Parrish and Sarah Whittle play the Jumanji board game for the first time, releasing the jungle hazards into the real world.
Alan gets sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji during the game and remains trapped there for 26 years.
Judy and Peter Shepherd move into the Parrish house and discover the Jumanji board game in the attic.
Judy and Peter start playing Jumanji, inadvertently freeing Alan Parrish from the jungle world and restarting the game's chaotic events.
Alan returns to the real world with Judy and Peter after completing the Jumanji game and defeating its threats.
The completed Jumanji board game is put away, seemingly ending its menace for a time.
Months later, the children at Brantford Academy discover a Jumanji video game cartridge, a new iteration of the original board game's power.
Spencer, Fridge, Martha, and Bethany begin playing the Jumanji video game and are transported into its jungle world as avatars.
The four players face challenges and must work together to survive the game and return to the real world.
The players complete the game and return to reality, resulting in the destruction of the video game console.
A follow-up Jumanji video game cartridge is found, promising a new adventure for the group.
The group returns to Jumanji through the new video game, confronting new avatars and challenges to finish the game once more.