The Jungle Bunch

The Jungle Bunch

Year: 2017

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: French

Director: David Alaux

FamilyComedyAdventureAnimation

Maurice, raised by a tigress, appears to be a penguin but possesses the heart of a tiger. Despite being the clumsiest kung-fu master, he and his friends, collectively known as The Jungle Bunch, are dedicated to upholding order and justice throughout the jungle, following in the footsteps of his mother. However, their mission is threatened by Igor, an evil koala, who plots to destroy the jungle with the assistance of his bumbling army of baboons.

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1

Iceberg with an egg drifts into the jungle

An iceberg carrying an emperor penguin egg washes ashore on the banks of the African jungle. The Jungle Champs—Natacha, Tony, Goliath, and Ricky—rally to protect the inhabitants from Igor’s schemes. The egg becomes a mysterious focal point that drives the early conflict.

Opening scene Banks of the African jungle
2

Igor's escape attempt thwarted; egg survives

Igor nearly slips away in a small boat, but is knocked back by the moving iceberg. He tries to smash the egg delivered by the iceberg, yet is defeated by The Champs. The egg ends up stranded on a tree, untouched and surrounded by danger.

Early events Shoreline
3

Igor exiled to Island of the Lost; mushrooms loom

Natacha exiles Igor to the Island of the Lost, where he mentions explosive mushrooms that are already starting to erupt. She hurries back to shore to help as a jungle fire erupts. Ricky sacrifices himself to save others by throwing the egg to safety.

As mushrooms begin exploding Island of the Lost; Jungle edge
4

Ricky's sacrifice leads Champs to disband

Following Ricky’s death, Natacha believes The Champs caused it and dissolves the team with Goliath and Tony. The jungle loses its unified guardians as old grudges flare.

After Ricky's death Jungle
5

Maurice is born and raised by Natacha

From the egg saved by Ricky, a baby emperor penguin named Maurice hatches and is raised by Natacha. Goliath leaves the group after the Champs collapse, while Natacha and Tony stay to raise Maurice. As Maurice grows, he dreams of following his mother’s path and protecting the jungle.

Years later Natacha's home
6

Igor nurtures a palm seed and recruits Surimi

Igor guards a palm tree seed and partners with Surimi the coconut crab as his lieutenant for future schemes. He nurtures the seed, waiting for the right moment to strike back at the Jungle Bunch and The Champs. The seed and Surimi become key components of his plan.

Years later Island of the Lost
7

The Jungle Bunch forms and rescues elephants

Maurice leads the newly formed Jungle Bunch, joined by Junior, Miguel, Gilbert, Batrica, Al, and Bob. They rescue elephants forced to serve olive baboons threatening a sacred totem, proving their resolve as jungle guardians. Maurice’s leadership drives the group’s ongoing missions.

Early in their new era Jungle
8

Igor confronts Jungle Bunch; Maurice's lineage revealed

The Jungle Bunch encounters a burning tree and is lured into a trap by Igor. He reveals to them that Maurice is Natacha’s son, tying the conflict to family lines. He outlines his plan to destroy them, and then The Champs, before leaving to execute it.

During the confrontation Igor’s trap near the Jungle
9

Natacha revives the Champs plan and avoids involving Maurice

Natacha resolves to revive The Champs with Goliath and Tony but keeps Maurice and the Jungle Bunch out of it for now. She intends to protect Maurice from old rivalries while ensuring the jungle remains safe. The decision widens the rift between Maurice and the Champs.

Soon after encounter Natacha's home
10

Igor traps Maurice's allies; Junior is kidnapped

The Champs clash with Igor again, but Maurice tries to help by catapulting himself and his son, which allows Igor to escape and take Junior hostage. The failed intervention deepens Maurice’s guilt and fractures their alliance.

Next confrontation Igor’s lair
11

Maurice remembers his origin near the pond

While trapped, Maurice recalls the moment he found the egg and sheltered the hatched Junior, realizing how he became Maurice’s son. The memory deepens his resolve to protect the jungle and its inhabitants. This recollection marks a turning point in his willingness to act alongside others.

Memory flash Near a pond
12

Maurice and Jungle Bunch infiltrate Igor's lair and free the Champs

Maurice and the Jungle Bunch disguise themselves as baboons to slip into Igor’s lair and release The Champs. They fight the baboons and rescue the captured heroes while Batrica confesses love for Gilbert amid the chaos. Igor triggers his mushroom bombs and escapes.

Final assault Igor's lair
13

Evacuation and stopping the mushroom bombs

Maurice orders an evacuation of jungle inhabitants as the teams rush to stop the giant mushroom bomb. Gilbert’s plan helps them knock down additional bombs, and Junior extinguishes a belt fire that could reignite the crisis. The group narrowly prevents disaster and saves the jungle.

Climax Mushroom cave / Jungle
14

Igor defeated; Champs retire; Jungle Bunch continue

Igor is defeated and disappears after the confrontation. The Champs decide to retire, while the Jungle Bunch vow to continue protecting the jungle in Maurice’s absence. The balance shifts in favor of Maurice’s team as the new guardians.

Post-battle Igor's lair / Jungle
15

Post-credits: Igor alive; Surimi and seed

In the Island of the Lost, Igor survives with Surimi. After the credits, another palm seed appears, but a seagull seizes it, leaving Igor plotting anew. The ending hints at ongoing rivalries and future schemes.

Post-credits scene Island of the Lost

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:57

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