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The Jungle Book 2 (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Jungle Book 2 is a 2003 animated musical directed by Steve Trenbirth, starring John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment and Tony Jay. It brings to the screen characters from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling and Christopher Paolini. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes and earned $186.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$186.3M
Metascore
38
budget
$20M
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The Jungle Book 2 (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Steve Trenbirth
Original language
English
Budget
$20M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Jungle Book 2 About?

The premise of The Jungle Book 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Mowgli feels drawn back to the jungle and leaves his village to reconnect with his animal friends. Concerned for his safety, his stepsister Shanti sets out to find him, but their reunion is threatened when they become trapped in ancient temple ruins. The menacing Shere Khan returns, determined to reclaim Mowgli and plunge the jungle into chaos.

The Jungle Book 2 Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • altered version of studio logo
  • tomboy
  • shotgun
  • no opening credits
  • numbered sequel
  • singing animal
  • talking animal
  • four word title
  • underwater scene
  • studio logo segues into film
  • slimehouse
  • boy
+38 more
  • girl
  • mowgli character
  • baloo character
  • shere khan character
  • kaa character
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • animal that acts human
  • hypnotism
  • hypnosis
  • jungle book
  • bagheera character
  • loincloth
  • furry
  • man village
  • adoptive brother adopted brother relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • jungle adventure
  • warthog
  • boy wears a loincloth
  • barefoot
  • colonel
  • child
  • musical number
  • anthropomorphism
  • feral child
  • love interest
  • family relationships
  • black panther
  • sloth bear
  • bengal tiger
  • indian elephant
  • patrol
  • adoptive father adopted son relationship
  • adoptive mother adopted son relationship
  • brother brother relationship
  • man cub
  • adoptive family
  • adoptive parent
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Cast & crew

The Jungle Book 2 Cast

John Goodman leads the cast, with Haley Joel Osment and Tony Jay. Directed by Steve Trenbirth.

Ratings

The Jungle Book 2 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Jungle Book 2 38 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Jungle Book 2 Plot Summary

What happens in The Jungle Book 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story unfolds in a quaint village where the village leader, alongside his wife Messua and their son Ranjan, has made the significant decision to adopt a boy named Mowgli. Having been drawn into the warmth of the “Man-Village,” Mowgli shares a budding relationship with Shanti, a lively girl who has captivated his heart. However, the thrill of jungle life beckons Mowgli, leading him to ponder a reckless plan to escape with the village children.

Full summary

The whole story of The Jungle Book 2, scene by scene

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Box office

The Jungle Book 2 Box Office & Budget

The Jungle Book 2 grossed $186.3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 9.3 times what it cost. $47.9 million came from the US and Canada and $138.4 million (74%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$186.3M

9.3× its budget

US & Canada
$47.9M
International
$138.4M
Budget
$20M
US & Canada 26% Rest of the world 74%
Videos

The Jungle Book 2 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Jungle Book 2.

The Jungle Book 2 (2003) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Jungle Book 2?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is Mowgli's main companion in the jungle?

Details

The Jungle Book 2 Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Skógarlíf 2” and “Il libro della giungla 2”.

Also known as
  • Skógarlíf 2
  • Il libro della giungla 2
  • A dzsungel könyve 2.
  • Das Dschungelbuch 2
  • Le Livre de la Jungle 2
  • Djungelboken 2
  • El libro de la selva 2
  • Книга джунглей 2
  • O Livro da Selva 2
  • Jungle Boek 2
  • Junglebogen 2
  • Księga dżungli 2
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  • ספר הג'ונגל 2
  • Kniha džunglí 2
  • 森林王子2
  • ジャングル・ブック2
  • Cartea junglei 2
  • Το Βιβλίο της Ζούγκλας 2
  • Книга за джунглата 2
  • 정글북 2
  • Mogli: O Menino Lobo 2
  • Kniha džungle 2
  • Orman Çocuğu 2
  • Књига о џунгли 2
  • Jungelboken 2
  • Knjiga o džungli 2
  • Книга джунглів 2
  • Džiunglių knyga 2
  • El llibre de la selva 2
  • 小泰山 2:動物嘉年華
  • كتاب الأدغال ٢
  • เมาคลีลูกหมาป่า 2
  • Cậu Bé Rừng Xanh 2
  • Viidakkokirja 2, ჯუნგლების წიგნი 2

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FAQ

The Jungle Book 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Jungle Book 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Jungle Book 2?

The Jungle Book 2 runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was The Jungle Book 2 released?

The Jungle Book 2 was released on February 14, 2003.

Who directed The Jungle Book 2?

The Jungle Book 2 was directed by Steve Trenbirth.

More films by Steve Trenbirth

Who is in the cast of The Jungle Book 2?

The Jungle Book 2 stars John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment and Tony Jay.

How much did The Jungle Book 2 make at the box office?

The Jungle Book 2 grossed $186.3 million worldwide ($47.9 million domestic, $138.4 million international) on a budget of $20 million.

How is The Jungle Book 2 rated?

The Jungle Book 2 has 38 on Metacritic.

Does The Jungle Book 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. The Jungle Book 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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