'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' to Outrun 'Mufasa' in Box Office Opening
VarietyStory by Rebecca Rubin
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The Blue Blur looks to outrun the Lion King's origin story at the box office in a high-stakes showdown of anthropomorphic icons.
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- Paramount's 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' is projected to dominate the weekend with a $55-60 million opening, proving the resilience of the speedy video game icon.
- Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' will try to pounce on a solid opening as well, but the origin story of the future king faces stiff competition from the blazing-fast Sonic.
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Sonic the Hedgehog, Paramount, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King