The animal kingdom rules supreme for the first box office weekend of 2025. For the third week in a row, Mufasa: The Lion King faced off against Sonic the Hedgehog 3 — and this time, the apex predator came out on top.

The Lion King” is looking to keep its box office crown with no big newcomers vying for business in theaters this weekend.

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The Lion King', which has grossed over $470 million worldwide, becoming the ninth highest-grossing film of 2024. Find out when to watch it on streaming platforms!

Mufasa: The Lion King claimed the No. 1 spot at the box office on January 3, earning $7.6 million and surpassing Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Despite a slow start, the Disney film has gained momentum, outpacing competition like Sonic 3 and Nosferatu.

The Lion King" finally took the No. 1 spot, surpassing "Sonic the Hedgehog 3” for the first time since they were both released on Dec. 20.

With 'Mufasa' in theaters, here's our best guess as to when fans can expect the film to be released on VOD and Disney+.

The Lion King outperformed Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at the international box office, solidifying its global dominance. While both films competed strongly during the holiday season, Mufasa leveraged its international appeal to pull ahead of Sonic 3 in worldwide earnings.

Mufasa: The Lion King features Aaron Pierre as the titular character. Now, the prequel movie has topped Nosferatu at the Christmas day box office.