“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” took the top spot at the box office, raking in $25.7 million from 3,761 locations across its North American opening weekend. The film’s impressive debut is expected to surpass projections of $55-60 million, solidifying its position as a strong contender for the holiday season.
In contrast, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” came in second place with $13.3 million from 4,100 sites. Despite receiving generally lukewarm reviews, the film’s franchise-best reviews and glowing audience response are expected to drive its success.
The animated sequel “Moana 2” secured third place, adding another $3 million on Friday to push its North American haul past $350 million. Meanwhile, Universal’s “Wicked” continued its strong run, with a projected $14 million in its fifth weekend.
On the other hand, Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” plummeted to seventh place, experiencing a 72% drop in its second weekend. The film’s poor performance highlights the challenges facing many release strategies during the holiday season.
With its record-breaking opening, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is poised to outpace expectations and deliver a strong performance for Paramount Pictures.
Source: https://variety.com/2024/film/box-office/box-office-sonic-3-beats-mufasa-lion-king-opening-day-1236256892