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The Jumanji universe is set to become Zero Latency VR's first cinematic blockbuster collaboration.
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Latency VR, the undisputed leader in immersive entertainment and the mastermind behind the world's largest true location-based VR network, has announced an exciting new licensing deal with Sony Pictures to bring the blockbuster Jumanji franchise to its next-generation immersive VR format.
Loved by audiences worldwide for decades, Jumanji is known for its high-stakes adventure, unpredictable worlds, and the kind of group chaos that turns friends into a true team. The next movie in the Jumanji series is set for release in December 2026, making it the perfect time for the adventure series to take on a whole new life in Zero Latency VR's signature technology, which lets players move untethered through full-scale arenas together, inside the action.
"This is a dream partnership for us. Stepping into the game is a core part of our DNA," said Tim Ruse, CEO of Zero Latency VR. "Jumanji is funny, intense, and unpredictable, and is built around the concept of shared adventure. It throws a team into a world that demands curiosity and cooperation. That's exactly what we do best. We can't wait to bring players into an epic Jumanji experience where every step feels like you've entered the game."
More details about the collaboration will be shared in the future. For now, the game has been set, and the adventure is officially underway, with the experience set to launch at Zero Latency VR locations worldwide in 2026.
ABOUT ZERO LATENCY VR:
Zero Latency VR is the global pioneer in immersive entertainment, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in location-based experiences. As the largest free-roam VR network on the planet, with 150+ cutting-edge venues across 30 countries, Zero Latency is where thrill-seekers come to live out their wildest fantasies.
ABOUT JUMANJI FILM FRANCHISE
Sony Pictures' Jumanji film franchise, based on the award-winning children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg, has taken in over $2 billion at the worldwide box office. Moviegoers were first introduced to the world in 1995 when a mysterious game transports its players to the jungles of Jumanji! The film starred the late Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce. Over 20 years later, the adventures continue in the brand-new film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), where the game changed as four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji. When they discover an old video game console with a game they've never heard of, they decide to play and are immediately thrust into the game's jungle setting, in the bodies of the avatar characters they chose (Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan). What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji – Jumanji plays you. To win, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they'll be stuck in the game forever. Following the success of the 2017 film, the gang (Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan) is back in Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world's most dangerous game. The gang returns once again for the next instalment in the Jumanji series coming out in theaters on December 11, 2026.
Press Contact:
Luke Mitchell
+61 (0) 413614412
luke.mitchell@zerolatencyvr.com
The Jumanji universe is set to become Zero Latency VR's first cinematic blockbuster collaboration.
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Latency VR, the undisputed leader in immersive entertainment and the mastermind behind the world's largest true location-based VR network, has announced an exciting new licensing deal with Sony Pictures to bring the blockbuster Jumanji franchise to its next-generation immersive VR format.
Loved by audiences worldwide for decades, Jumanji is known for its high-stakes adventure, unpredictable worlds, and the kind of group chaos that turns friends into a true team. The next movie in the Jumanji series is set for release in December 2026, making it the perfect time for the adventure series to take on a whole new life in Zero Latency VR's signature technology, which lets players move untethered through full-scale arenas together, inside the action.
"This is a dream partnership for us. Stepping into the game is a core part of our DNA," said Tim Ruse, CEO of Zero Latency VR. "Jumanji is funny, intense, and unpredictable, and is built around the concept of shared adventure. It throws a team into a world that demands curiosity and cooperation. That's exactly what we do best. We can't wait to bring players into an epic Jumanji experience where every step feels like you've entered the game."
More details about the collaboration will be shared in the future. For now, the game has been set, and the adventure is officially underway, with the experience set to launch at Zero Latency VR locations worldwide in 2026.
ABOUT ZERO LATENCY VR:
Zero Latency VR is the global pioneer in immersive entertainment, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in location-based experiences. As the largest free-roam VR network on the planet, with 150+ cutting-edge venues across 30 countries, Zero Latency is where thrill-seekers come to live out their wildest fantasies.
ABOUT JUMANJI FILM FRANCHISE
Sony Pictures' Jumanji film franchise, based on the award-winning children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg, has taken in over $2 billion at the worldwide box office. Moviegoers were first introduced to the world in 1995 when a mysterious game transports its players to the jungles of Jumanji! The film starred the late Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce. Over 20 years later, the adventures continue in the brand-new film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), where the game changed as four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji. When they discover an old video game console with a game they've never heard of, they decide to play and are immediately thrust into the game's jungle setting, in the bodies of the avatar characters they chose (Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan). What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji – Jumanji plays you. To win, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they'll be stuck in the game forever. Following the success of the 2017 film, the gang (Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan) is back in Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world's most dangerous game. The gang returns once again for the next instalment in the Jumanji series coming out in theaters on December 11, 2026.
Press Contact:
Luke Mitchell
+61 (0) 413614412
luke.mitchell@zerolatencyvr.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
ZERO LATENCY VR UNLOCKS THE WORLD OF JUMANJI IN IMMERSIVE VR
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MALMÖ, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of IKEA and Tiny Chef can look forward to a delightful treat this February as three new episodes featuring the beloved stop-motion star will be released between February 2 and 9. This playful collaboration invites everyone into the IKEA kitchen to rediscover the joy of cooking through the Tiny Chef, the charming vegan character known for turning simple meals into moments of happiness.
Coinciding with the launch of IKEA's innovative plant-rich falafel ball, the series celebrates creativity, new possibilities, and everyday joy. It aligns perfectly with IKEA's 2026 focus on Cooking & Eating, encouraging fun, sustainable, and delicious food experiences at home.
"At IKEA, we believe food brings people together and enriches everyday moments," says Lorena Lourido Gomez, Global Food Manager at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group). "Serving over 600 million guests annually, we have the privilege and responsibility to make healthier, sustainable food choices accessible and affordable for the many. We are excited to partner with Tiny Chef, showing people that plant-based eating should be joyful, creative, and full of flavour, not just better for the planet. We believe this partnership will bring a smile, while inspiring people to try something new."
Tiny Chef agrees. "It's a dweam come twue to pawtner wif mi fwends at Blikea! We bof want to bwing good fwends bland good food to da table. Ash a herbivowr, myself, Bly was sho excited to hep shawr da dewicious fwavor of Blikea's new fawafel balls wif da whole world! Bly can't wait to cook up mowr fun togethow wif Blikea!" says Tiny Chef.
The story begins with Tiny Chef visiting an IKEA store in search of a spatula, only to find a job application. What follows is a heartwarming journey as Tiny Chef becomes an ambassador for IKEA's new falafel balls and joins the restaurant team as a Food Co-worker. At the heart of this collaboration is IKEA's falafel ball. Made with chickpeas and inspired by IKEA's iconic meatballs, it offers an affordable, flavourful option to make plant-rich eating familiar and inviting.
1st episode: Tiny Chef Visits
Availability of IKEA's new plant-rich falafel balls may vary by market.
MALMÖ, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of IKEA and Tiny Chef can look forward to a delightful treat this February as three new episodes featuring the beloved stop-motion star will be released between February 2 and 9. This playful collaboration invites everyone into the IKEA kitchen to rediscover the joy of cooking through the Tiny Chef, the charming vegan character known for turning simple meals into moments of happiness.
Coinciding with the launch of IKEA's innovative plant-rich falafel ball, the series celebrates creativity, new possibilities, and everyday joy. It aligns perfectly with IKEA's 2026 focus on Cooking & Eating, encouraging fun, sustainable, and delicious food experiences at home.
"At IKEA, we believe food brings people together and enriches everyday moments," says Lorena Lourido Gomez, Global Food Manager at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group). "Serving over 600 million guests annually, we have the privilege and responsibility to make healthier, sustainable food choices accessible and affordable for the many. We are excited to partner with Tiny Chef, showing people that plant-based eating should be joyful, creative, and full of flavour, not just better for the planet. We believe this partnership will bring a smile, while inspiring people to try something new."
Tiny Chef agrees. "It's a dweam come twue to pawtner wif mi fwends at Blikea! We bof want to bwing good fwends bland good food to da table. Ash a herbivowr, myself, Bly was sho excited to hep shawr da dewicious fwavor of Blikea's new fawafel balls wif da whole world! Bly can't wait to cook up mowr fun togethow wif Blikea!" says Tiny Chef.
The story begins with Tiny Chef visiting an IKEA store in search of a spatula, only to find a job application. What follows is a heartwarming journey as Tiny Chef becomes an ambassador for IKEA's new falafel balls and joins the restaurant team as a Food Co-worker. At the heart of this collaboration is IKEA's falafel ball. Made with chickpeas and inspired by IKEA's iconic meatballs, it offers an affordable, flavourful option to make plant-rich eating familiar and inviting.
1st episode: Tiny Chef Visits
Availability of IKEA's new plant-rich falafel balls may vary by market.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
IKEA and Tiny Chef team up in new miniseries to celebrate joyful, plant-rich cooking
