‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Races to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office

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• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opened with a massive £11.7 million ($14.7 million) in the UK and Ireland, proving the franchise's continued popularity.
• Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King added £4.2 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to a solid £12.6 million, demonstrating its staying power.