Disney is already working on a sequel to The Jungle Book , even though the first hasn't opened everywhere.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter , Jungle Book filmmaker Jon Favreau is already in negotiations to return to the director's chair for the follow-up, as well as produce. Disney is also talking to screenwriter Justin Marks about coming back for the sequel.The Jungle Book saw a strong debut in Asia and Latin America over the weekend, pulling in $31.7 million. That success coupled with early positive press for the live-action/CG hybrid film are two possible reasons Disney is already moving ahead with a sequel.The movie opens this weekend in North America and Europe. Recently, The Jungle Book actors "posed" with their CGI animal characters for a photoshoot.Disney reportedly plans to delve deep into Rudyard Kipling's stories about Mowgli for The Jungle Book 2.

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