Get ready for an explosion of laughter, action, and pure family fun.
Jungle Beat 2: The Past, the dino-sized sequel from Sandcastle Studios in association with Sunrise Animation, has arrived and is already causing a ruckus in the jungle of animation.
A Wild New Adventure
The beloved duo from the original series, Munki the energetic monkey and Trunk the big-hearted elephant, wake up one morning to find a full-grown stegosaurus stomping through their jungle.
The culprit? Their alien friend Fneep, whose experiment with time travel has gone wildly off script.
When Trunk gets accidentally sucked into the prehistoric era and Munki ends up in an alien zoo back in the present, the pair must fight across time and space to reboot history and teach a club-wielding tribe of cave aliens that they’re no match for the rhythm of friendship and the rhythm of the jungle.
From Jungle to Global: The Evolution of Jungle Beat
Before the dinosaurs, there was Jungle Beat: The Movie, the original hit that launched the franchise into global fame.
Now streaming on Netflix, the film marked a milestone for African animation, blending humor, heart, and high-quality storytelling in a way that resonated with families worldwide.
The film didn’t just entertain it impressed. It was officially selected for competition at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival, the world’s top animation showcase.
In its review, Screen International praised the movie’s universal appeal, writing:
“Group hugs and friendship are the most powerful forces in the universe, at least in Jungle Beat: The Movie. The first animated feature from Sandcastle Studios offers sweet, wholesome family fare that should win the approval of parents and hold the attention of younger viewers. An established fan base from fifteen years of the Jungle Beat television series and subsequent game provides the obvious target audience for an eager-to-please, good-natured affair.”
That foundation paved the way for Jungle Beat 2: The Past, which takes the charm of the first film and expands it with new worlds, deeper storytelling, and stunning visuals.
Big, Bigger, Jungle Beat
The Jungle Beat franchise is no rookie. From short slapstick episodes to the first hit feature film (which became a Netflix Original and climbed global Top 10 charts) this sequel is built on major momentum.
With Jungle Beat 2: The Past, Sandcastle and Sunrise Animation stretch the world bigger than ever:
- Time travel, dinosaurs, alien civilizations and prehistoric worlds
- Expanded locations and epic scale (the dino-world is reportedly twice the size of the previous film’s universe)
- Voice cast international in scope, production spanning multiple countries and remote collaboration across continents during pandemic lockdowns
Why This Sequel Means More Than Just Fun
This isn’t just another kids’ movie, it’s a breakthrough moment for African animation.
Produced in South Africa and released globally, Jungle Beat 2: The Past shows that African studios can deliver world-class family entertainment with heart, humour and cultural voice.
The franchise’s YouTube channel boasts billions of views worldwide, proving that Africa-made stories resonate across borders.
What’s Next for the Franchise?
While Jungle Beat: The Movie continues to win hearts on Netflix, Jungle Beat 2: The Past pushes the universe further, exploring new lands and lessons while keeping the same warm spirit that fans adore.
The team behind the film has hinted at more adventures ahead, suggesting that this might just be the beginning of a larger animated universe.
Final Word
From the jungle to the stars and now back to the age of dinosaurs, Jungle Beat 2: The Past is a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the unbreakable bond of friendship. It’s fun, it’s funny, and it’s proudly African.
So whether you’re reliving the magic on Netflix or diving into this new time-twisting sequel, one thing’s for sure the beat of the jungle just keeps getting stronger.
Watch the trailer, mark your calendars and get ready to jump into the past with all the rhythm of the jungle!
Check out their official website Jungle Beat