is a 2003 hand-drawn animated musical adventure film produced by Disneytoon Studios . Released theatrically on February 14, 2003, in the United States, it serves as a direct sequel to Walt Disney's 1967 classic, The Jungle Book . Core Details
It features a mix of classic tracks like "The Bare Necessities" and "I Wan'na Be Like You" (covered by Smash Mouth) alongside new songs such as "Jungle Rhythm" and "W-I-L-D".
Originally intended for a direct-to-video release, it became one of the few Disneytoon sequels to receive a full theatrical run.
Having lived in the "Man-Village" for some time, Mowgli misses the jungle and his best friend, Baloo. He eventually sneaks back into the wild, unaware that the vengeful tiger Shere Khan is hunting him.
While it was a box office success—grossing approximately $135.7 million against a $20 million budget—it received mixed to negative reviews from critics who felt the animation and plot were too similar to the original.
The film stars Haley Joel Osment as Mowgli and John Goodman as Baloo. Other notable voices include Tony Jay as Shere Khan and Mae Whitman as Shanti.