Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Faces Competition from Mufasa

Early box office projections for the upcoming releases of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' indicate a competitive opening weekend, with Sonic expected to earn around $55 million and Mufasa projected for $50 million. This marks a notable achievement for the Sonic franchise, given its previous films' performances amidst pandemic challenges. Mufasa, directed by Barry Jenkins, serves as a prequel to the highly successful 2019 Lion King remake, which grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide. Both films will be released on December 20, 2024, with Disney's marketing efforts for Mufasa set to ramp up following Thanksgiving. The interest in Sonic 3 is buoyed by the addition of Keanu Reeves as Shadow and the return of Jim Carrey in dual roles. The holiday season is expected to boost overall box office performance for both films, regardless of which one leads in the opening weekend.