Mufasa and Sonic 3, two of the most anticipated franchise releases of recent times, are both thriving at the global box office. At the time of writing, the former film has emerged as the leader in global grosses, crossing the US$500 million mark, compared to the US$340 million achieved by Sonic 3. .
However, it’s worth noting that the Lion King prequel was released over Christmas weekend, a few days before Sonic 3. This allowed it to capitalize on the lucrative Christmas and New Year holiday season crowds. Meanwhile, Sonic 3 released in theaters earlier this month at a less favorable time as the holiday hustle and bustle subsided and audiences returned to their routines.
Despite this time period, Sonic 3 has proven to be a strong contender. In fact, it has become the most successful installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, surpassing the global revenues of both of its predecessors.
With a current gross of US$340 million, it may be less than Mufasa’s US$540 million, but Sonic 3 was produced on a 40% lower budget than the Disney film, making it a more profitable venture overall. Went.
The success of Sonic 3 has increased excitement for Sonic 4, which Paramount Pictures is hoping to release in spring 2027.
Apart from entertaining fans with their screen appearances, both Mufasa and Sonic 3 kept animated film fans intrigued with their box office performance claims. The makers of Mufasa announced that their offering had topped the North American charts in its first few weeks. However, when Sonic 3 debuted in theaters, it also claimed the top spot in the weekend USA charts, leaving fans a little confused and baffled by the box office rivalry.
Sonic 3 features a star-studded voice cast including Keanu Reeves, Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey. Meanwhile, Mufasa features a stellar lineup of voice actors, including Aaron Pierre and mother-daughter duo Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter.
