The game is about to reach its epic conclusion. Sony Pictures has unveiled the first full teaser trailer for Jumanji 4: Game Over, the thrilling fourth installment in the beloved adventure franchise, set to hit cinemas next summer.

The clip opens with a sense of unease, as the camera pans over a desolate, jungle-shrouded landscape. Suddenly, the iconic Jumanji drum beat begins to pound, signaling the return of the mystical, reality-bending board game that has been the catalyst for the series’ high-stakes escapades.

“It’s not a game anymore,” a portentous voiceover intones, as the camera closes in on the weathered Jumanji game board, its surface now cracked and ominous. “It’s a war zone.”

What follows is a breathless montage of pulse-pounding action sequences that sees the core ensemble – led by returning stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan – thrust into mortal peril within the game’s increasingly dangerous and unpredictable world.

Intense jungle combat, daring escapes, and death-defying stunts are all on the menu, as the characters battle to survive the final, cataclysmic phase of the Jumanji challenge. New additions to the cast, including Simu Liu and Margot Robbie, also make an appearance, hinting at the potential for shocking twists and surprising character arcs.

“We’ve been through hell and back,” Johnson’s rugged explorer character declares, his weathered features etched with steely determination. “But this time, the game is fighting back.”

With its bigger-than-life set pieces, crowd-pleasing humor, and high-stakes emotional stakes, Jumanji 4: Game Over looks set to deliver a spectacular, adrenaline-fueled conclusion to one of modern Hollywood’s most beloved franchises. Strap in, because the most dangerous game of all is about to begin.