: The rampaging robot was a physical creation voiced by Frank Oz. 🎞️ Reception and Legacy

The story follows two bickering brothers, Walter and Danny, who discover a mysterious, clockwork board game in their basement. Unlike Jumanji’s jungle-themed chaos, Zathura propels the boys' house directly into deep space. Every turn of the key and pull of the lever triggers a new cosmic peril, ranging from a defective, heat-seeking robot to a relentless meteor shower. The tension is amplified by the presence of their older sister, Lisa, and a mysterious astronaut who joins the fray to help the boys navigate the game's lethal challenges.