Mufasa Set to Star in Three Disney Movies of 2024 Achieving Global Box Office Success

Mufasa: The Lion King”s Remarkable Box Office Success

The highly anticipated film Mufasa: The Lion King has reached a significant box office achievement, joining the ranks of three other Disney films released in 2024. This captivating photorealistic CG-animated prequel delves into the origins of Simba’s father, Mufasa, exploring his relationship with his envious adoptive brother Taka, who eventually becomes known as Scar.

Initially debuting the weekend before Christmas, Mufasa: The Lion King opened to modest numbers, landing at the No. 2 position on the domestic box office chart, trailing behind Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Despite its slow start, the film has experienced consistent growth, eventually climbing to the top spot during its third weekend.

Box Office Milestone Achieved

According to Deadline, by the Saturday morning metrics of its fourth theatrical weekend, Mufasa: The Lion King has surpassed the $500 million mark globally. This achievement marks it as the fourth Disney release of 2024 to reach such an impressive figure, alongside Moana 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Inside Out 2.

Currently, Mufasa ranks as the ninth highest-grossing film of 2024 worldwide, significantly outperforming Sonic the Hedgehog, which sits at No. 18 on the global box office chart.

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Source: Deadline

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