Mufasa and Sonic Dominate Holiday Box Office

The holiday weekend box office saw fierce competition between Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and Paramount's 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'. Over the five-day period from Christmas, 'Mufasa' took the top spot with an estimated $63.8 million, while 'Sonic 3' followed closely with $59.9 million, winning the three-day weekend with $38 million compared to 'Mufasa's' $37.1 million. 'Mufasa' has accumulated a global total of $328 million, outperforming 'Sonic 3', which has grossed $211.5 million worldwide. Additionally, the horror film 'Nosferatu' debuted impressively, earning $40 million over the holiday weekend. With family films thriving during this festive period, industry analysts suggest a promising future for animated and family-friendly content. Overall, the weekend generated significant box office numbers, reflecting a healthy market for diverse genres.