‘Sonic 3,’ ‘Mufasa’ Close 2024 Box Office With Tight No. 1 Race

Story by Jeremy Fuster

Image from The Wrap

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The 2024 box office ends on a high note as 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for the top spot, while 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Nosferatu' gain traction.

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After a weak opening, Disney's 'Mufasa' bounces back to challenge Paramount's 'Sonic 3' for the weekend's top box office slot, showing the power of word-of-mouth to revive a film's fortunes.
Searchlight's 'A Complete Unknown' is drawing in older audiences, signaling a potential awards-season breakout, while Focus Features' 'Nosferatu' is on track to become one of the studio's biggest hits ever.

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Jeremy Fuster, Paramount, Disney, Searchlight, Focus Features, Sonic 3, Mufasa, A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu