'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' to Outrun 'Mufasa' in Box Office Opening

Story by Rebecca Rubin

Image from Variety

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 races to the top as Disney's Mufasa follows close behind in a battle for box office dominance.

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Sonic 3 projected to rake in $55-$60 million in its opening weekend, outpacing the highly anticipated Lion King prequel Mufasa
Sonic's blue speed demon is set to claim over 3,800 North American theaters, showcasing the franchise's growing popularity

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Mufasa, Paramount, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King