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'Sonic the Hedgehog' Easily Beats 'Mufasa' at the Domestic Box Office
MovieWebStory by Steven Thrash
scrn logline
Sonic the Hedgehog stomps the Lion King prequel Mufasa at the US box office, cementing its status as a box office powerhouse.
beat sheet
- 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.
call sheet
Mufasa, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mufasa