The Jungle Book 2 (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.9

The Jungle Book 2 poster

Released in 2003, The Jungle Book 2 is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Steve Trenbirth, running about 72 minutes. “Feel the jungle beat” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Shanti. But the man-cub still has that jungle rhythm in his heart, and he misses his old buddies Baloo and Bagheera. When Mowgli wanders back to the wild for some swingin' fun, he soon finds the man-eating tiger Shere Khan is lurking in the shadows and planning his revenge.

Who’s in it. The Jungle Book 2 stars John Goodman as Baloo (voice), Haley Joel Osment as Mowgli (voice), Mae Whitman as Shanti (voice) and Connor Funk as Ranjan (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Jungle Book 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $135.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jungle Book 2 page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Jungle Book 2 tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Jungle Book 2 (2003)?
In US, The Jungle Book 2 is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Jungle Book 2 worth watching?
The Jungle Book 2 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Jungle Book 2?
The Jungle Book 2 stars John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment, Mae Whitman, Connor Funk and Bob Joles.
When was The Jungle Book 2 released?
The Jungle Book 2 was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.