‘Mufasa’ Besting ‘Sonic’ For No. 1 As 2025 Box Office Kicks Off

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Disney's 'Mufasa' claws its way to the top, edging out 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' in a tight box office race to kick off 2025.

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'Mufasa' scores its first #1 three-day weekend, despite 'Sonic 3' winning the previous two 3-day frames
However, 'Mufasa' was the top earner for the lucrative 5-day Christmas-to-New Year's period, raking in $60.9M

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Mufasa, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Disney, Paramount, Mufasa, Sonic the Hedgehog 3