The movie was released to theaters by Walt Disney Pictures in the United States on November 2 2001 . It was released in Australia on December 26 , 2001 and in the United Kingdom on February 8 , 2002 . The film was released to theaters by Walt Disney Pictures in the United States on November 2 , 2001 , in Australia on December 26 , 2001 , and in the United Kingdom on February 8 , 2002 .