Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' continues to defy expectations with its long theatrical run, achieving impressive box office numbers. The film's success highlights Disney's strategic approach to releasing their remakes and the enduring love for classic stories.
Disney's decision to give ' Mufasa : The Lion King' an uninterrupted run in theaters has proven to be a successful strategy. Unlike many rival studios that release major films on streaming platforms within weeks, ' Mufasa ' remains exclusively in theaters. This unconventional approach has paid off, as the film has rebounded from a modest opening to achieve impressive box office numbers throughout the holiday season.
Despite its extended theatrical run of over 40 days, 'Mufasa' continues to hold a top-three position at the domestic box office.With approximately $230 million earned domestically and another $423 million from international markets, 'Mufasa' has surpassed a significant global box office milestone. The film's total global revenue now stands at $653 million. Produced with a reported budget of $200 million, 'Mufasa' serves as both a prequel and sequel to Disney's 2019 photo-realistic remake of 'The Lion King,' directed by Jon Favreau. The remake grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, despite receiving mixed reviews. While 'Mufasa' also hasn't received universal acclaim, it has resonated with audiences. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film holds a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but boasts a significantly higher audience score of 89%.This positive audience response became evident in the weeks following 'Mufasa's' underwhelming debut in December, when it competed with 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3.' Despite its first weekend domestic gross being only about half of 'Sonic 3's,' 'Mufasa' has now overtaken it at the box office. The film has nearly grossed an additional $200 million since its initial $35 million debut. 'Mufasa's' late run surge has contributed to Disney achieving the remarkable feat of becoming the first (and only) studio to exceed the $5 billion mark in cumulative global revenue last year. Major contributors to this success included 'Inside Out 2,' 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' and 'Moana 2,' all of which grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Although 'Mufasa' hasn't reached this billion-dollar mark, it highlights Disney's continued dominance in the film industry
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