If Aquaman and Mary Poppins Returns can share the box office draw as much as that movie and The Last Jedi, then perhaps both blockbusters will be a success this year.
Another Jumanji is also being planned, with the talented cast likely returning to reprise their roles as video game avatars.
But the Jumanji sequel was a critical and box office darling, and brought Sony the success it so sorely needed at the end of the calendar year.