Donald Glover as Simba in Mufasa.
Despite having completed a full month in theaters worldwide, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King appears to have some life left. The big-budget film topped the domestic box office charts for the second time in its run this weekend, while approaching a massive global milestone. It's still nowhere near as successful as its predecessor, but it isn't the disaster that its lukewarm opening last month might have suggested either.
With over $200 million domestically and more than $380 million from overseas markets, Mufasa's cumulative global haul now stands at $588 million. It's all but guaranteed to pass the $600 million mark worldwide in the next few days, and perhaps even the $650 million milestone by the end of its run. But that'll still be around $1 billion less than what it's predecessor, The Lion King, concluded its global run with in 2019.
Mufasa serves as both a prequel and a sequel to The Lion King. Directed by the Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins, the movie also received mixed reviews. It appears to have settled at a"rotten" 57% rating on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, with its audience score on the platform sitting at a far more encouraging 89%. This explains the excellent holds that the movie has been registering; it's no small feat to top the charts in weekend five.
'Mufasa' Has Been Given an Unusually Long Theatrical Window Close That being said, Mufasa carries many of his trademarks, while also attempting to pull off the difficult task of pleasing longtime fans of these characters. Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. voice the two central figures, Mufasa and Taka. Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Beyoncé, and others return from the previous film.
Director Barry Jenkins Cast Aaron Pierre , Kelvin Harrison Jr. , Tiffany Boone , Kagiso Lediga , Preston Nyman , Blue Ivy Carter , John Kani , Mads Mikkelsen , Seth Rogen , Billy Eichner , Thandiwe Newton , Lennie James , Anika Noni Rose , Keith David , Braelyn Rankins , Donald Glover , Beyoncé , Folake Olowofoyeku , Joanna Jones , Thuso Mbedu , Sheila Atim , Abdul Salis , Dominique Jennings , Derrick L.
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