Movie · 2003
Is The Jungle Book 2 based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Jungle Book 2 is based on the book The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (1894).
The movie was released in 2003.
The book behind The Jungle Book 2
The Jungle Book
by Rudyard Kipling · first published 1894 · didactic literature
1894 short story collection by Rudyard Kipling.
Other adaptations of The Jungle Book
- The Jungle Book (film, 1967)
- The Jungle Book (film, 2016)
- Jungle Book (film, 1942)
- Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (film, 2018)
- Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (film, 1994)
- The Jungle Book (TV, 1989)
Common questions
Is The Jungle Book 2 based on a book?
Yes. The Jungle Book 2 is based on the book The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (1894).
Who wrote the book The Jungle Book 2 is based on?
The Jungle Book was written by Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1894.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Jungle Book before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Rudyard Kipling's books
- Captains Courageous (film, 1937)
- Gunga Din (film, 1939)
- Adventures of Mowgli (TV, 1967)
- Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (film, 1976)