. The all-new, live-action epic adventure showcases Mowgli’s journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known.
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Release Date:
Friday, April 15, 2016 Nationwide
some sequences of scary action and peril
Plot: What's the story about?
The Jungle Book is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.
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Who stars in The Jungle Book: Cast List
Scarlett Johansson ... Kaa (voice)
Jurassic World Rebirth, Project Artemis
Lupita Nyong'o ... Rakcha (voice)
The Wild Robot, A Quiet Place: Day One
Idris Elba ... Shere Khan (voice)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Heads of State
Neel Sethi ... Mowgli
Bill Murray ... Baloo (voice)
Passion Play, The Friend
Ben Kingsley ... Bagheera (voice)
The Killer's Game, The King of Kings
Christopher Walken ... King (voice)
The Maiden Heist, Dune: Part Two
Emjay Anthony ... Gray (voice)
Krampus
Giancarlo Esposito ... Akela (voice)
The Electric State, Abigail
Who's making The Jungle Book: Crew List
A look at the The Jungle Book behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jon Favreau last directed The Lion King and Jersey Boys. The film's writer Justin Marks last wrote Top Gun: Maverick and Suicide Squad.
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Production: What we know about The Jungle Book?
Key Facts
- Said to be inspired by Disney’s 1967 animated classic, the film features state-of the-art technology that immerses audiences in the lush world like never before.
- Newcomer Neel Sethi was selected from thousands of candidates to play man-cub Mowgli.
- The film's two villains are Kaaa, the python who eats other animals by hypnotizing them, and Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger.
- Based on the 1894 book/collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling. This will be a live action film.
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - February: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2015 - August: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2014 - August: The film was set to Production status.
- 2014 - May: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2013 - November: The film was set to Development status.
Disney has announced an October 9, 2015 release date. Jon Favreau is aboard to direct. Productions starts early 2014.
- 2013 - July: The film was set to Announced status.
Justin Marks has been hired to pen a live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic set of fables. Disney’s take is in the early stages, and the project has no producers attached.
The Jungle Book Release Date: When was the film released?
The Jungle Book was a Nationwide release in 2016 on Friday, April 15, 2016. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Criminal, Everybody Wants Some and Barbershop: The Next Cut. Additional information: 3D/2D; IMAX 3D.
The Jungle Book DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Jungle Book was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 .
The Jungle Book VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
The Jungle Book was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.