- DeadlineDeadline1d
- IndiewireIndiewire1d
- The Rolling StoneThe Rolling Stone1d
- The WrapThe Wrap1d
- ComicBook.comComicBook.com2d
- ComicBook.comComicBook.com2d
- IndiewireIndiewire3d
- VarietyVariety3d
- ComicBook.comComicBook.com4d
- Digital TrendsDigital Trends4d
- AV ClubAV Club4d
- ComicBook.comComicBook.com4d
- ComicBook.comComicBook.com4d
- DeadlineDeadline5d
- DeadlineDeadline5d
- Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter6dNo more articles
5 Reasons Why Sonic 3 Raced Past Mufasa At The Box Office
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott)
scrn logline
Sonic's latest blockbuster outraces Disney's CGI 'Lion King' reboot at the box office, proving the hedgehog's enduring appeal to modern moviegoers.
beat sheet
- 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.
call sheet
Mufasa, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King