Sonic 3 Set to Outpace Mufasa in Christmas Box Office Race

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is projected to open with $55 million, surpassing the $50 million forecast for Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King during the pre-Christmas weekend. Despite the success of the 2019 Lion King remake, Mufasa faces stiff competition from Sonic 3, which has been a lucrative franchise for Paramount. Both films are expected to benefit from increased viewership during the holiday season, with Sonic 3 introducing Keanu Reeves as Shadow and Mufasa featuring a star-studded cast reprising their roles from the previous film.