‘Mufasa’: Best and Worst Case Scenario for Disney’s Prequel After Poor $35 Million Launch

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• The $35 million opening for 'Mufasa' is a far cry from the $191 million debut of 2019's 'The Lion King' remake, raising concerns about the film's long-term prospects.
• Despite the poor start, industry experts say Disney has a path forward - but it'll take some creative maneuvering to turn this ship around and maximize the franchise's potential.