Overview
- Dwayne Johnson announced that production is officially underway following a cast table read in Los Angeles, a shift from prior shoots in Hawaii and Atlanta, with Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan returning.
- Johnson described the movie as the final film for this iteration of the franchise, framing it as a planned conclusion for the current cast.
- Jake Kasdan returns to direct, with a screenplay by Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg and producing roles for Matt Tolmach, Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, and Kasdan.
- Sony has scheduled the theatrical release for December 11, 2026.
- Johnson revealed that his character will wear the original 1995 film’s dice as a necklace, presented as a tribute to Robin Williams and a link to the series’ origins.