'Mufasa: The Lion King' Ends 'Her Story' Reign at China Box Office

Story by Naman Ramachandran

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Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' roars to the top of the China box office, dethroning the four-week reign of the acclaimed 'Her Story'.

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Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' debut in China raked in a whopping RMB56.1 million ($8 million), crushing the competition and ending the chart-topping run of 'Her Story'.
Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen's latest film 'The Prosecutor' from Maoyan Pictures landed in second place, proving the enduring appeal of the veteran performer in the Chinese market.

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Donnie Yen, Maoyan Pictures, 'Mufasa: The Lion King', 'Her Story', 'The Prosecutor'