Disney's 'Mufasa' Tops Christmas Box Office

Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' topped the Christmas Day box office with approximately $15 million, rebounding from a weak opening weekend and positioning itself for a five-day total exceeding $50 million. The film's global earnings have reached nearly $200 million, fueled by strong family attendance during the holiday season. Meanwhile, Robert Eggers' horror film 'Nosferatu' debuted in second place with an impressive $11.6 million, indicating a successful opening for the genre, while 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' fell to third with $10.3 million. Additionally, the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' starring Timothée Chalamet, garnered $7.2 million in its opening. Other award contenders also aimed to capitalize on the holiday box office, contributing to a narrowing year-over-year deficit in box office revenue. Overall, the holiday season has seen a positive trend for the industry, with Disney's film leading the charge.