Saw one of the fastest turnarounds from filming to theatrical release for a major studio film. Filming did not begin until February 2019 and wrapped four months later in May, for a December release only seven months later. Most films complete filming nearly a year before their release.
Jack Black referred to this movie as Jumanji 4, citing Jumanji (1995), Zathura: Uma Aventura Espacial (2005) and Jumanji: Bem-Vindo à Selva (2017) as the other films in the series.
During filming, Jack Black was running a behind-the-scenes vlog for his "Jablinski Games" YouTube channel.
A brief musical leitmotif sounding strikingly similar to the main theme from Lawrence da Arábia (1962) plays during the desert sequence. This is likely a fitting homage to the similar landscapes and the adventurous spirit both films share.
The first time we see Bethany in the previous film she's taking a selfie. In this film, the first time we see her she's taking a photo, but not of herself.