'Mufasa: The Lion King' Gets Holiday Crown at U.K., Ireland Box Office

Story by Naman Ramachandran

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Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' roars to the top of the U.K.-Ireland box office, while Universal's 'Wicked' casts a spell in its fifth week.

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Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' debut weekend raked in £4.4 million ($5.5 million) at the U.K.-Ireland box office, solidifying its hold on the holiday crowd.
Universal's 'Wicked' continues to enchant audiences in its fifth week, conjuring £2.5 million for a robust £48.2 million total, keeping the musical fantasy in the spotlight.

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Naman Ramachandran, Disney, Universal, 'Mufasa: The Lion King', 'Wicked'