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'Sonic the Hedgehog' Easily Beats 'Mufasa' at the Domestic Box Office

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Sonic the Hedgehog stomps the Lion King prequel Mufasa at the US box office, cementing its status as a box office powerhouse.
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  • Sonic the Hedgehog raked in a whopping $218 million domestically, blowing past the $167 million earned by Disney's Mufasa prequel.
  • Industry insiders credit Sonic's success to its appeal with both kids and nostalgic adults, as well as smart marketing that capitalized on the iconic video game character.
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Mufasa, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mufasa
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