Mufasa: The Lion King Achieves Box Office Success, Solidifying Its Status as One of 2024’s Top Movies After Slow Start

Mufasa: The Lion King Achieves Significant Box Office Victory

Mufasa: The Lion King has officially reached a notable box office milestone, positioning it as one of the standout hits of 2024. This film serves as a photorealistic CG-animated prequel to the acclaimed 2019 remake of The Lion King, centering on the early story of Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) and his complex relationship with Taka (portrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr.), who ultimately becomes Scar.

Opening Weekend Performance

Despite its impressive predecessor, which debuted with a staggering $191.8 million and exceeded $1 billion in total earnings, Mufasa underperformed during its opening weekend, pulling in only $35.4 million at the domestic box office. The film secured the No. 2 spot, notably behind Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Global Box Office Surge

According to Variety, Mufasa: The Lion King has swiftly climbed to a global total of $328 million after just nine days in theaters. While its worldwide debut also fell short of initial expectations, crossing the $300 million threshold in such a short time solidifies the film’s status as one of the year’s major successes. It has outpaced Sonic, which recently surpassed the $200 million mark, and has now become the 18th movie of 2024 to exceed $300 million. The film has also surpassed The Wild Robot, which grossed $324.2 million, establishing itself as the 17th highest-grossing movie of the year thus far.

Looking Ahead

As the box office momentum continues, audiences and critics alike are eagerly anticipating what lies ahead for this continuation of the beloved Lion King saga.

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Source: Variety

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