‘Sonic 3’ Speeds to $70.5 Million Opening; ‘Mufasa’ Faces Box Office Peril With $35 Million Start
As the Blue Blur cruises to No. 1, Disney's "Lion King" prequel has to hope for a rebound from overseas and Christmas week crowds
Box Office: ‘Sonic 3’ Racing to Huge $70M U.S. Opening, ‘Mufasa’ a Distant Second at $35M
Heading into the weekend, Sonic 3 was tracking to $60 million in its domestic debut, while Mufasa was tracking for a $50 million debut. The Lion King sequel, however, is coming in behind expectations and could only open to $35 million domestically. It’s Friday of $13.3 million included $3.3 million in previews.
Box Office: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Dashes to $25 Million Opening Day, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King' Trails With $13.3 Million
He’s the fastest thing alive, after all. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is rolling around on top of the box office in its North American opening, collecting $25 million from 3,761 locations across Friday and preview screenings.
Christmas Box Office: ‘Mufasa’ Loses To ‘Sonic 3’ In Previews
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" from Paramount grossed $6.5 million in previews Thursday, a franchise best for the Sonic trilogy, and " Mufasa " grossed $3.3 million. The opening weekend results are expected to be more of the same for the two films,
‘Hedgehog’ Mauling ‘Mufasa’ With $70M+ In Pre-Christmas Frame – Saturday AM Box Office Update
Who knew that hedgehogs were predatory creatures that could spring out of the ground and take down the king of the jungle in full? Paramount’s $122M production Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the alpha male gorilla heading into the Christmas frame with $70.
Box Office: ‘Sonic 3' Makes Franchise-Best $6.5 Million in Previews
They might not be “Wicked” and “Gladiator II,” but “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and “Mufasa: The Lion King” will face off for another high-powered weekend at the box office. Paramount’s “Sonic” threequel has made $6.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Tops Mufasa: The Lion King For Box Office Crown
Disney's holiday plans just ran into unexpected challenges from Sony. But with four big family franchises to choose from, audiences are still delivering Christmas cheer.
‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’ Eyeing Potential Franchise Record Opening With $70M+, ‘Mufasa’ $35M – Box Office Update
PM: Fanboys may have sat out last weekend for Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim and Kraven the Hunter, but they are back in bulk this weekend for Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 which is eyeing a potential franchise best 3-day opening,
‘Mufasa’ Muted As It Lopes To $33M Through Friday Overseas, On Way To $125M Global Launch – International Box Office
Disney’s Mufasa is not as regal as hoped in its global debut. The prequel is now looking at a $125M worldwide box office ...
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Photos: Meet Voice Cast Of New Disney Movie
See photos of the stars who voice the main characters in Disney's new CG and live-action hybrid movie "Mufasa: The Lion King.
'Mufasa: The Lion King' Aces CinemaScore, but Falls Short of Predecessors
By comparison, the original The Lion King earned an A+ CinemaScore three decades ago, and the live-action remake earned an A ...
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Voice Cast Guide: Who Voices Whom?
Several familiar voices are lent to familiar faces in 'Mufasa: The Lion King' like Donald Glover and Beyoncé, but new faces ...
When Will ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Be Streaming On Disney+?
"Mufasa: The Lion King" is now in theaters. When will the live-action sequel be streaming on Disney+? Here’s when you can likely watch the musical at home.
'He really is the king': How 'Mufasa' lionizes the legendary James Earl Jones
Mufasa was one of James Earl Jones' most iconic roles, and from the start, Disney's new "Lion King" movie pays tribute to his ...
“Mufasa”: “The Lion King” Review: The Disney Prequel Is a Roaring Adventure — with Great Vistas!
But The Pachyderm Prince (or whatever it'll be called) won’t need to go into development for some time, not if the studio ...
'Mufasa: The Lion King' review: Can Barry Jenkins break the Disney machine?
Writer/director Barry Jenkins has proved himself as a passionate filmmaker through such gorgeous, human dramas as the San ...
Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ Sony’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ set Christmas theater weekend stage
No one likely expects “Mufasa” to usurp the throne of the original “Lion King” or its remake, but the film won’t be an ...
Mufasa: The Lion King – Disney’s hero gets a craven woke makeover
When it comes to cash-grab prequels, one of the usual pleas in their defence is that however bad they may be – and to be ...
‘Mufasa’ Star Kelvin Harrison Jr. Reveals Which ‘Game of Thrones’ Character Helped Shape His Voice for Taka
"I was like, 'Let me put some of that privilege in there,'" Harrison tells TheWrap of developing the Disney character's ...