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Box Office: 'Sonic 3' Nearly Doubling 'Mufasa' in Opening Weekend

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Story by J. Kim Murphy
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Sonic the Hedgehog sprints past Mufasa at the box office, doubling the earnings of the Lion King prequel in its opening weekend.
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  • Sonic 3 raked in a massive $25 million from 3,761 locations on its opening weekend, showcasing the continued drawing power of the beloved videogame icon.
  • Meanwhile, Mufasa: The Lion King managed to earn a respectable $13.3 million from 4,100 screens, but struggled to keep up with the blazing-fast Sonic.
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Sonic the Hedgehog, Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King
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