Dwayne Johnson is set to reprise his role as Dr. Xander Bravestone in the upcoming Jumanji 3. Although the actor has been involved in various projects, he hasn’t made a significant appearance since Black Adam. Sony Pictures has scheduled the release of the sequel for December 2026.

In the previous film, Johnson starred alongside Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, and Nick Jonas. While Johnson also served as a producer for the adventure comedy and earned an impressive salary of $23.5 million for his role, Kevin Hart recently disclosed that the film’s success resulted in him receiving nearly $30 million in total earnings.

How much did Kevin Hart earn for Jumanji: The Next Level?

While securing a substantial upfront salary is one way to assess a movie star’s worth, some actors prefer a different payment structure that can sometimes result in a larger overall income. Many top stars choose to take backend points, receiving a percentage of the film’s profits while accepting a lower initial salary.

It appears that Kevin Hart opted for a similar approach for his role in the sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level. He reprised his character, Mouse, in this follow-up to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which served as a soft reboot of the original film starring Robin Williams. Both movies enjoyed tremendous success, with The Next Level grossing $801 million at the box office (according to Box Office Mojo).

The financial triumph of these films has reportedly benefitted Hart, as his salary was tied to the film’s box office performance. During an interview with James Corden on The Late Late Show, Hart shared details about his final earnings.

Dwayne Johnson’s salary for Jumanji 3 could be the highest he has ever received

Johnson starred alongside Kevin Hart in the Jumanji films and produced the movie through his company, Seven Bucks Productions. While Hart is rumored to have earned nearly $30 million, Parade reported that Johnson’s salary was $23.5 million, though this figure could be higher due to backend profits.

The success of Jumanji: The Next Level prompted Sony to announce a threequel. According to THR, the studio confirmed that Jumanji 3 will feature Johnson, Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan returning to their roles. The film is scheduled for release on December 11, 2026. Johnson previously mentioned that this could be the final installment.

Although the exact amount Johnson earned for The Next Level is still unknown, his salary for the third film is likely to be significantly higher, as his pay has increased since the last movie. He reportedly received an impressive upfront salary of $30 million for Red One, which Variety stated could rise to $50 million with backend profits, potentially making him the highest-paid actor of all time.