Mufasa: The Lion King Surpasses $250M in US Box Office

Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' has crossed the significant milestone of $250 million at the domestic box office, achieving this feat during its 12th weekend in theaters. Despite a slow start and competition from new releases, the film continues to show resilience, earning $1.7 million this past weekend with only a 14.2% decline in ticket sales, even as it lost 245 theaters due to its digital release. Its total earnings now stand at approximately $250.5 million in North America and $458.8 million internationally, bringing the global total to $709.3 million. Directed by Barry Jenkins and featuring a mix of returning and new voice actors, the film explores the origins of Mufasa while continuing Simba’s story. As it approaches the end of its theatrical run, 'Mufasa' is positioned as the seventh highest-grossing film of 2024, and projections indicate it could finish between $253 million to $255 million domestically. The film has become a major profit for Disney, surpassing its $200 million production budget significantly.