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Step Into the Jungle at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds Announce First-Of-Its-Kind Jumanji 4D Cinematic Adventure Launching Worldwide from This July

  • Adventure seekers are invited to enter the wild this summer with a fast-paced, immersive jungle mission featuring guide Nigel Billingsley (Actor Rhys Darby) bringing the world of Jumanji to life like never before.
  • Starting this mid-August fans can immerse themselves in the new 4D cinematic experience at Madame Tussauds Singapore
  • SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 June 2026 - Today, Merlin Entertainments, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, announces an all-new, first-of-its-kind 4D cinematic experience, Jumanji: Safari Tours 4D Expedition, arriving at five Madame Tussauds locations from this July 2026.

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    The unique seven-minute, high-energy cinematic adventure transports guests deep into the lush — and exhilarating — world of Jumanji, where nature's most unpredictable creatures lie in wait.

    Exclusively for this new experience, fan favourite actor from the Jumanji movies Rhys Darby, who played the unassuming tour guide Nigel, has filmed new, original scenes for the 4D cinema experience. Guests are welcomed to don their very own Jumanji vision glasses and are then recruited for a thrilling safari mission guided by Nigel's avatar. With scenes captured in studio specifically for this production with creative partner Pure Imagination, visitors will embark on an immersive jungle tour that quickly spirals into humorous chaos that can only be found in the universe of Jumanji.

    From towering rhinos to lightning-fast ostriches and the unmistakable threat of the anacondas, Jumanji Safari Tours 4D Expedition delivers a pulse-racing encounter with some of the game's most iconic animals. As the adventure unfolds, guests must navigate close encounters with mandrills, hippopotamuses and more - all brought vividly to life through cutting-edge 4D effects.

    Fast-paced, thrilling and packed with surprises, the experience combines cinematic storytelling with physical effects including motion, wind, water and more — creating a truly multi-sensory journey into the heart of Jumanji.

    Paul Moreton, Chief Development Officer at Merlin Entertainments, said "At Merlin, bringing iconic entertainment franchises to life is central to what we do. With this new Jumanji 4D cinematic experience, we're bringing families together through play by taking them deeper into the jungle action than ever before. For anyone looking for immersive thrills and close-up animal encounters in a bold new way, Madame Tussauds 4D Cinema is the place to be this summer. Created in close partnership with long-term collaborator Sony Pictures Entertainment, this is a larger-than-life cinematic adventure inspired by the blockbuster films depicting the Jumanji universe."

    Jumanji: Safari Tours 4D Expedition will debut at Madame Tussauds attractions in:
    • Hollywood
    • Las Vegas
    • London
    • New York
    • Singapore
    This global 4D cinema premiere marks an exciting new chapter for the beloved Jumanji franchise, giving fans and first-time explorers alike the chance to step inside the action like never before.

    Chris Drazba at Sony Pictures Experiences, said: "Jumanji is a franchise that continues to captivate audiences across generations through its sense of adventure, humour and high-stakes action. In partnership with Merlin Entertainments, we're excited to bring that spirit to life in an original new 4D cinematic experience, a first for the franchise, at Madame Tussauds, giving fans a thrilling new way to step deeper into the lore of Jumanji."

    Perfectly timed ahead of the hotly anticipated next film, Jumanji: Open World, arriving in cinemas worldwide on 25 December 2026, this immersive experience offers a survival fuelled taste of what's come before and what's still to come. Intrepid explorers — your adventure begins here...

    Visit www.madametussauds.com/singapore/ to book tickets for this experience coming to Madame Tussauds Singapore very soon!
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    Madame Tussauds Singapore

    Welcoming a fabulous 10 million guests through our world-famous doors every year, Madame Tussauds gives you the chance to experience the ULTIMATE fame experience.

    We have over 20 unique locations around the globe, from New York to Shanghai, Amsterdam to Sydney - and of course, London, where the story began. Throughout our 250+ year history, Madame Tussauds has brought to life thousands of celebs, stars and heroes - in mind-blowingly accurate detail – giving visitors the opportunity to brush shoulders with their idols and LITERALLY reach for the stars!

    Truly immerse yourself in our famous worlds and get a taste of life of the rich and famous, as in 2026, the opportunity to become the star continues! Through a combination of our historic artistic methods (that date back centuries, by the way!), immersive sets and pioneering modern tech - guests can experience fame and get closer to the action like never before...

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    Welcome to Madame Tussauds - it's where stars are made!

    About Merlin Entertainments
    Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 60 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.

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    About Sony Pictures Entertainment
    Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services, and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.

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    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 25, 2026.

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