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Sonic the Hedgehog surges ahead of The Lion King in surprise box office upset, leaving Hollywood execs scrambling to keep up with the blue blur's momentum.
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  • Sonic's latest film raked in a staggering $167 million globally in its opening weekend, shattering industry expectations and leaving The Lion King reboot in the dust.
  • Insider sources reveal Disney is already fast-tracking a Mufasa origin story to try and regain their grip on the family-friendly market, but the pressure is on to match Sega's lightning-fast blue hero.
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Mufasa, Disney, Sega, Sonic The Hedgehog, The Lion King
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