<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 grossed over $23.8 million worldwide in its first release , and as much again from two re-releases . 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 grossed over $23.8 million worldwide in its first release , and as much again from two re-releases . 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 movie jungle book come out
when did the movie jungle book come out
October 18 , 1967
October 18 , 1967