5 Reasons Why Sonic 3 Raced Past Mufasa At The Box Office

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• Sonic 3 raked in a whopping $150 million on its opening weekend, crushing Mufasa: The Lion King's $120 million debut - a clear sign that the franchise's fanbase remains hungry for more high-speed thrills.
• According to industry insiders, Sonic 3's success is due in part to its savvy marketing campaign that leaned into the character's retro video game roots, resonating with nostalgic millennials and a new generation of fans.