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Despite a considerable marketing push, Disney's Mufasa struggled to compete with Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The numbers following the full weekend show Sonic reigniting its franchise with a solid $60 million opening, whereas Mufasa, despite being released on over 4,100 screens, managed only a lukewarm $3.4 million. The stark contrast in performance has highlighted an underlying trend: audiences are gravitating towards films with stronger word-of-mouth and nostalgic appeal, leaving Disney products floundering.
Lack of Buzz for Mufasa