The Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa” has taken the North American box office by storm, claiming the No. 1 spot in its third weekend of release. The photorealistic prequel to “The Lion King” has earned an impressive $23.8 million, beating out the competition and solidifying its place as one of the top films of 2025.
Following closely behind “Mufasa” is Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which has dominated the past two weekends. The action-packed film brought in an estimated $21.2 million, bringing its total domestic earnings to an impressive $187.5 million. With the franchise crossing the $1 billion mark worldwide, it’s clear that “Sonic 3” is a fan favorite.
In third place, Focus Features’ “Nosferatu” remake has defied the odds and held strong in its second weekend. Typically, horror films see a sharp decline after the first weekend, but “Nosferatu” only fell 39%. This is an impressive feat for the film, which added 140 screens and earned $13.2 million. With a running total of $69.4 million since its Christmas debut, “Nosferatu” has already surpassed its reported production budget of $50 million.
The box office top 10 is once again dominated by holdovers from previous weeks, with no new wide releases opening this weekend. Some of these films have been in theaters since Thanksgiving, including Disney’s “Moana 2,” which claimed the No. 4 spot in its sixth weekend. The animated sequel brought in another $12.4 million, bumping its global total to an impressive $960.5 million.
The Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” also held strong in its second weekend, earning $8.1 million. With a total of $41.7 million, it has become Searchlight’s highest-grossing film since Disney acquired the company in 2019. A24’s erotic drama “Babygirl” also held steady at $4.5 million, while “Wicked” rounded out the top five with $10.2 million. The movie musical, which was made available to purchase on VOD on January 31st, is up for several awards at the upcoming Golden Globes.
In addition to these holdovers, the IMAX re-release of David Fincher’s “Seven” also hit theaters this weekend. The 4K restoration of the beloved film earned just over $1 million from 200 locations. Overall, the 2025 box office year is off to a great start, with a 20% increase from the same weekend last year.
The success of “Mufasa” and other films this weekend proves that audiences are still eager to return to theaters, despite the ongoing pandemic. Final domestic figures will be released on Monday, but for now, estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore, are as follows:
1. “Mufasa: The Lion King,” $23.8 million.
2. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” $21.2 million.
3. “Nosferatu,” $13.2 million.
4. “Moana 2,” $12.4 million.
5. “Wicked,” $10.2 million.
6. “A Complete Unknown,” $8.1 million.
7. “Babygirl,” $4.5 million.
8. “Gladiator II,” $2.7 million.
9. “Homestead,” $2.1 million.
10. “The Fire Inside,” $1.2 million.
The success of “Mufasa” and other films this weekend is a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of the big screen. As we continue to navigate through uncertain times, the box office success of these films is a reminder that we all need a little escape and entertainment. And what better way to do that than by immersing ourselves in the world of “Mufasa” and other beloved characters.
Congratulations to the Walt Disney Co. and all the studios and filmmakers behind these top-performing films. We can’t wait to see what other magic and excitement they have in store for us in the future. And for all the movie lovers out there, don’t forget to support your favorite films and studios by heading to the theaters and
