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The Jungle Book Roars in Stellar Box Office Debut

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Disney's live-action remake of The Jungle Book has become an instant hit, grossing just over $100 million at the domestic box office this weekend.

The Jungle Book is miles ahead of the pack this week, taking in $103,567,000 compared to its closest rival, Barbershop: The Next Cut's $20 million.

The movie has seen critical acclaim as well as box office dollars. IGN's review of The Jungle Book says it's "a stunning take on a classic tale."

Its success makes it seem as though Disney's decision to already start planning the sequel is going to pay off. Director Jon Favreau is in talks to return as director, and the company will reportedly delve deeper into Rudyard Kipling's stories about Mowgli.

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