Jumanji: The Next Level — Family Discussion Guide
A guided conversation resource to help families explore the themes of Jumanji: The Next Level through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
People need loyal friends and honest teamwork.
Courage and generosity matter in hard moments.
Worth is often tied to status, talent, and being admired.
Identity is framed more by self-presentation than by God’s design.
Discussion Questions
What does the movie suggest makes someone valuable, and how is that different from the way God sees us?
Which characters show real loyalty, and how does that compare with the kind of love Jesus calls His people to show?
How did the teasing and sarcasm shape the relationships in the movie, and what kind of speech does Scripture encourage instead?
Guidance Notes
This sequel has lively teamwork and humor, but it also carries PG-13-level language, repeated teasing, and frequent peril. Christian families may want to note the film’s strong emphasis on self-image, status, and finding identity in the group rather than in Christ.
The movie affirms friendship, sacrifice, and courage, and it treats teamwork as a real strength. It also places a lot of weight on image, popularity, and personal branding, so parents may want to discuss how Christian identity rests in Christ rather than in performance or peer approval.
Coarse language
Comic peril
Scripture References
Family Discussion Guide — Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
Use this guide after watching Jumanji: The Next Level together to explore its themes through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
- People need loyal friends and honest teamwork.
- Courage and generosity matter in hard moments.
- Worth is often tied to status, talent, and being admired.
- Identity is framed more by self-presentation than by God’s design.
Discussion Questions
- What does the movie suggest makes someone valuable, and how is that different from the way God sees us?
- Which characters show real loyalty, and how does that compare with the kind of love Jesus calls His people to show?
- How did the teasing and sarcasm shape the relationships in the movie, and what kind of speech does Scripture encourage instead?
Guidance Notes
- This sequel has lively teamwork and humor, but it also carries PG-13-level language, repeated teasing, and frequent peril. Christian families may want to note the film’s strong emphasis on self-image, status, and finding identity in the group rather than in Christ.
- The movie affirms friendship, sacrifice, and courage, and it treats teamwork as a real strength. It also places a lot of weight on image, popularity, and personal branding, so parents may want to discuss how Christian identity rests in Christ rather than in performance or peer approval.
- Coarse language
- Comic peril
Scripture to Explore Together
- Genesis 1:27
- Ephesians 2:10
- 1 Peter 2:9
- John 15:12-13
- Galatians 6:2
- Proverbs 17:17
- Ephesians 4:29
- Colossians 4:6