12 Movies Like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Published: Apr 2, 2026

The films in this collection follow groups of characters who find themselves in strange and dangerous worlds and have to join forces to overcome evil. Like “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, these movies have a light, playful adventure tone and are a great fit for the whole family. The closest matches in spirit are “Jungle Cruise”, “Zathura: A Space Adventure”, “The Mummy”, “Night at the Museum”, and “Stranger than Fiction”.

Jungle Cruise

1. Jungle Cruise

Fantasy Adventure Family Action Comedy
6.5

2021 · 2h 7min

United States

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Lily Houghton and her brother set out on a dangerous journey through the jungle in search of a legendary tree said to have healing powers. But if it falls into the wrong hands, it could bring great disaster. Helping them on their quest is the experienced captain Frank, who must guide them on his boat through a jungle full of danger and mystery.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, action-heavy, moderate tension

Biggest differences: noticeably more romantic, slightly less humorous

Shared keywords

Quest, Supernatural, Curse


The Mummy

2. The Mummy

Adventure Action Fantasy
7.1

1999 · 2h 4min

United States

Director: Stephen Sommers

Evelyn, a researcher of ancient Egypt, comes across information about the lost ancient city of Hamunaptra, where, according to legend, vast treasures are hidden. Together with her brother Jonathan and the adventurer Rick, she sets out in search of riches, but accidentally awakens an ancient evil.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, action-heavy, moderate tension

Biggest differences: noticeably less humorous, noticeably more romantic, noticeably darker tone

Shared keywords

Quest, Supernatural, Survival, Curse


Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

3. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Adventure Fantasy Comedy
7.2

2023 · 2h 14min

United States, Canada

Director: John Francis Daley

The charming bard-thief Edgin and the barbarian Holga put together a team of misfit adventurers for a grand heist. But things soon go wrong when they are betrayed by their former ally Forge, who, with the help of a cunning and dangerous Red Wizard, seizes power in the city of Neverwinter.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, action-heavy, strong humor

Shared keywords

Ensemble Cast, Quest, Team Dynamics, Escape


Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

4. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Adventure Action
6.5

2023 · 2h 35min

United States

Director: James Mangold

The legendary archaeologist and adventurer is drawn into yet another quest for a powerful artifact. Together with his goddaughter Helena, he sets out in search of the Archimedes mechanism, which is said to have the power to influence time. At the same time, former Nazi Jürgen Voller is also after the artifact, hoping to change the course of history.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, action-heavy, mild violence

Biggest differences: noticeably less humorous, noticeably bleaker, noticeably darker tone


Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

5. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Adventure Fantasy Action
6.5

2010 · 1h 56min

United States

Director: Mike Newell

A film adaptation of the cult video game. Dastan, the adopted son of the Persian king, becomes the victim of political intrigue during the capture of the city and is falsely accused of murdering the king. Forced to flee with Princess Tamina, he accidentally comes into possession of a magical dagger that can control time and is sought by dark forces. Now, with the help of the artifact, he must clear his name and save the kingdom from disaster.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, action-heavy, moderate tension

Biggest differences: noticeably less humorous, noticeably more romantic


Guardians of the Galaxy

6. Guardians of the Galaxy

Action Science Fiction Adventure
8.0

2014 · 2h 1min

United States

Director: James Gunn

A group of thieves and outlaws joins forces to escape from prison, only to get drawn into a battle with the powerful villain Ronan, who is after a mysterious orb containing the Power Stone and plans to destroy the galaxy.

Similarity

Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, action-heavy

Shared keywords

Ensemble Cast, Team Dynamics, Escape


Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

7. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Adventure Fantasy Action
8.1

2003 · 2h 23min

United States

Director: Gore Verbinski

Pirates led by the legendary Captain Barbossa, sailing aboard the famed Black Pearl, attack Port Royal in search of an ancient coin from the Aztec treasure. Along with the coin, they kidnap Elizabeth, the governor’s daughter. The local blacksmith Will, who is secretly in love with her, sets out to rescue her. Helping him is the notorious pirate Jack Sparrow, who has his own score to settle with the crew of the Black Pearl.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, action-heavy, strong humor

Biggest differences: noticeably more romantic

Shared keywords

Quest, Supernatural, Curse


Zathura: A Space Adventure

8. Zathura: A Space Adventure

Science Fiction Adventure Family
6.3

2005 · 1h 41min

United States

Director: Jon Favreau

Two young brothers find an old board game called Zathura in the basement while playing at home alone. Not thinking much of it, they start to play, but the game magically comes to life and sends their house into space, where they must deal with meteor showers, robots, and other dangers.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, action-heavy, moderate tension

Biggest differences: noticeably less humorous, noticeably less romantic

Shared keywords

Deadly Game, Quest, Survival Game


Dora and the Lost City of Gold

9. Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Family Comedy Adventure
6.1

2019 · 1h 42min

United States

Director: James Bobin

Dora has spent most of her childhood in the jungle with her explorer parents, but later she is forced to move to the city and adapt to ordinary life. One day, her parents mysteriously disappear, and Dora must head into the jungle with her friends on a dangerous journey to find them.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, strong humor, action-heavy

Biggest differences: slightly less violent


Night at the Museum

10. Night at the Museum

Action Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
6.5

2006 · 1h 48min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Shawn Levy

Larry, a man whose life is going nowhere, takes a job as a night guard at the Museum of Natural History. During his shift, he discovers that all the exhibits come to life at night and wander through the museum. Now he has to protect the museum not only from thieves, but also from the chaos caused by its historical inhabitants.

Similarity

Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension

Biggest differences: slightly less action-heavy


Free Guy

11. Free Guy

Comedy Adventure Science Fiction
7.1

2021 · 1h 55min

United States

Director: Shawn Levy

Guy is an ordinary bank employee who lives the same monotonous routine every day. After a series of strange events, he discovers that his entire reality is just a video game, and that he is only a minor non-player character within it. Determined to change his fate, Guy decides to break out of his assigned role and alter the course of the game.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, strong humor, action-heavy

Biggest differences: noticeably more romantic

Shared keywords

Quest, Self-Discovery


Goosebumps

12. Goosebumps

Adventure Horror Comedy
6.3

2015 · 1h 43min

United States, Australia

Director: Rob Letterman

Zach moves with his family to a new home, where he meets his charming neighbor Hannah. Her eccentric father, Stine, is the famous author of the Goosebumps children’s books. One day, they end up in a room filled with all the Goosebumps manuscripts and open one of the books, unleashing the monsters trapped on its pages.

Similarity

Most similar in: fast pacing, strong humor, action-heavy

Other films in the series

Jumanji

1. Jumanji

Adventure Fantasy Family
7.1

1995 · 1h 44min

United States

Director: Joe Johnston


Jumanji: The Next Level

2. Jumanji: The Next Level

Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.6

2019 · 2h 3min

United States

Director: Jake Kasdan

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About the movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Year: 2017

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Action

Plot: Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

Keywords: Ensemble Cast, Deadly Game, Quest, Self-Discovery, Supernatural, Body Swap, Trapped, Team Dynamics, Escape, Survival