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.

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 The Jungle Book 2(2003)

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. While it was a box office success—grossing approximately