'Mufasa' Beats 'Sonic 3' at Box Office to Win First Weekend of 2025

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The Lion King prequel 'Mufasa' roars past 'Sonic 3' to claim the box office crown in a tight weekend battle.

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The new 'Mufasa' film raked in $52.3 million, just edging out the highly anticipated 'Sonic 3' which earned $50.8 million in its debut.
The success of 'Mufasa' is a major win for Disney, proving the enduring appeal of the 'Lion King' franchise even decades after the original.

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