Mufasa: The Lion King Surpasses $542 Million Worldwide

Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' has achieved significant box office success, grossing $542 million worldwide, making it the tenth highest-grossing movie musical of all time. The film, directed by Barry Jenkins, has performed particularly well in the U.K. and Ireland, where it has topped the box office for four consecutive weeks, earning £24 million. In Nigeria, it quickly became the highest-grossing Hollywood title upon its release, amassing N482 million. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, audiences have responded positively, giving it an 'A-' CinemaScore. The film is on track to surpass other animated features like 'Kung Fu Panda 4' and is projected to reach a final global total between $650 million and $700 million. As it continues its theatrical run, 'Mufasa' is poised to solidify its place among the year's top films.