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'Mufasa' Rules Holiday Box Office With $12 Million

Variety
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Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' prequel roars to $12M holiday box office victory, continues strong run despite crowded family film market.
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  • The film has already grossed $76.4M domestically, defying expectations in a season packed with high-profile kid-friendly releases.
  • Director Barry Jenkins is bringing his arthouse sensibilities to the blockbuster franchise, signaling a fresh approach that has piqued industry interest.
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Barry Jenkins, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Lion King (1994), The Lion King (2019)
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