<P> The Jungle Book was released on October 18 , 1967 , to positive reception , with acclaim for its soundtrack , featuring five songs by the Sherman Brothers and one by Gilkyson , `` The Bare Necessities '' . The film initially became Disney 's second highest - grossing animated film in the United States and Canada , and was also successful during its re-releases . The film was also successful throughout the world , becoming Germany 's highest - grossing film by number of admissions . Disney released a live - action remake in 1994 and an animated sequel , The Jungle Book 2 , in 2003 ; another live - action adaptation directed by Jon Favreau was released in 2016 . </P>
<P> The Jungle Book was released on October 18 , 1967 , to positive reception , with acclaim for its soundtrack , featuring five songs by the Sherman Brothers and one by Gilkyson , `` The Bare Necessities '' . The film initially became Disney 's second highest - grossing animated film in the United States and Canada , and was also successful during its re-releases . The film was also successful throughout the world , becoming Germany 's highest - grossing film by number of admissions . Disney released a live - action remake in 1994 and an animated sequel , The Jungle Book 2 , in 2003 ; another live - action adaptation directed by Jon Favreau was released in 2016 . </P>
when did the original jungle book come out
when did the original jungle book come out
October 18 , 1967
October 18 , 1967