The video game adaptation scored the second-best December openings ever for a PG-rated pic as Disney's follow-up to 2019's 'The Lion King' came in notably behind expectations.

Sonic the Hedgehog fans declared war against the new Lion King prequel Mufasa when it was revealed that the blue blur’s third live-action movie and Disney’s latest photorealistic CGI venture would both release in theaters on the same day.

Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog 3 after coming in lower at $60.1M opening will continue its rally at the holiday box office with around $9M today at 3,761 locations for a running total of $69.1M.