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.
Originally intended for a direct-to-video release, it became one of the few Disneytoon sequels to receive a full theatrical run. The Jungle Book 2(2003)
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". While it was a box office success—grossing approximately
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. The Jungle Book 2(2003)