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

Story by Naman Ramachandran

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 races to UK-Ireland box office top spot, with Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King holding strong in second place.

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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.

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Paramount, Disney, Universal, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King, Wicked