Dolittle must teach the pampered Archie how to survive in the wild and win over Ava before the bulldozers arrive. Cast and Characters
Released on June 22, 2001, this sequel to the 1998 hit finds Dr. John Dolittle facing a major environmental challenge. The story centers on his mission to save a local forest from greedy human developers.
Directed by , the film was a commercial success, grossing over $176 million worldwide against a $70 million budget. It was noted for its extensive use of real animals—over 250 in total—combined with digital effects to create realistic talking movements. Watching the Film
He enlists the help of Ava (voiced by Lisa Kudrow), a wild Pacific western bear, and tries to pair her with Archie (voiced by Steve Zahn), a bumbling, city-dwelling circus bear.